Privatization of Public Services Gaining Momentum in Utah
Source: Elizabeth Ziegler, KCPW News, May 13, 2008
Senator Howard Stephenson says he'll continue his efforts to get government out of business. Stephenson, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, says the "yellow pages test" is gaining support in the Legislature.
...... Utah is now recognized by the Reason Foundation as having the nation's most comprehensive state and local privatization laws. Three bills passed earlier this year require an inventory of state and local services that could be privatized. The new laws also require a process for private industry to take over some government services. Speaking on KCPW's Midday Metro Monday morning, Stephenson says this should also apply to the state-run liquor market.