Policy Analysis: Federal funding in Utah’s public education Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·August 5, 2025The One Big Thing While making up just 7% of Utah’s education budget, federal dollars strategically target critical...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: Federal research funding fuels Utah’s innovation ecosystem Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·August 5, 2025One Big Thing Utah received a historic $4.4 billion in federal research funding in 2023, powering innovation across...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: Federal defense spending impacts Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·August 5, 2025One Big Thing Utah’s defense sector quietly powers 55,000 jobs and $6 billion in federal contracts – making...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: Federal housing dollars reshaping Utah’s affordability crisis Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·August 5, 2025One Big Thing: Federal housing assistance quietly supports over 20,000 Utah households annually Utah’s celebrated economic growth comes...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: Why Utah’s Medicaid program matters more than you think Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·August 5, 2025One big thing: Federal Medicaid funding provides $3.6 billion to Utah annually — making it the state’s largest...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: New GSL data shows path forward Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·January 24, 2025Why it matters: The Great Salt Lake Strike Team’s latest analysis reveals both challenges and opportunities for Utah’s...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: Tourism taxes pour $2.4B into Utah coffers Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·December 4, 2024Why it matters Tourism taxes are helping fund vital public services in Utah without raising taxes on residents,...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: Utah’s short-term rental market Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·October 23, 2024One big thing Short-term rentals are significantly impacting Utah’s housing market, especially in tourism-heavy counties. Why it matters...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Policy Analysis: 2034 games to make Olympic-sized impact on Utah economy Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·July 23, 2024One big thing Salt Lake City is poised to become just the fourth city to host the Winter...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Kwan: Utah must prepare for Jetson-esque transportation future Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·April 19, 2024One big thing Utah State Senator Karen Kwan says lawmakers need to lay the groundwork for technological advancements...Analysis·0 Comments·1
