States’ Rights
Ken Sumsion founded the Patrick Henry Caucus to protect Utah against federal overreach. We now have legal standing against ObamaCare as a direct result of his work.
Utah Lands
Ken Sumsion authored legislation directing and funding legal action against the federal government for breach of contract, so Utah can reclaim federally controlled land.
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Utah’s Public Lands – An Invaluable Resource
I have been fighting for – and will continue to fight for – full access to our natural resources on Utah’s public lands. Winning this fight is key to our economic future because it will provide billions of dollars to Utah’s education and will eliminate our state income tax. I have sponsored legislation multiple times to engage Utah in legal action against the federal government to adjudicate the violation of our statehood contract (called the Enabling Act).
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Utah’s Financial Future – It’s in Our Hands
- Implement ‘zero-based’ budgeting
- Significantly reduce use of federal dollars
- Submit a smaller state budget each year
- Pay down debt or replenish rainy day funds rather than growing government.
Utah’s Educational Future – Empowering Parents
- Return to local control
- Deregulate public education
- Empower parents and classroom teachers
- Restructure education funding to have money follow student
- Regain control of our state’s curriculum