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Student’s Win Proposes Justice Reform | Salt Lake City News
In Utah’s bold Policy Pitch Competition, everyday citizens turned policy dreamers into lawmakers’ top contenders—with a social work student winning big by proposing to eliminate interest on court fines for incarcerated people, letting them repay debts through rehab or community service. Senator Luz Escamilla praised the idea but warned of system overload. Other finalists tackled payday loan rates and school funding reform. Run by the Policy Project for seven years, this initiative empowers regular folks to shape laws—making civic engagement real, accessible, and impactful. Listen in…
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