Federal Funding in Utah’s Public Education: A Strategic Investment in Essential Programs 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...EconomyEducation·0 Comments·0
Federal Research Funding Fuels Utah’s Innovation Ecosystem to Record Levels 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...EconomyEducation·0 Comments·0
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...Economy·0 Comments·0
Federal Housing Dollars: How They’re 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...Economy·0 Comments·0
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...EconomyHealthcare·0 Comments·0
Great Salt Lake Recovery: New Data Shows Path Forward, But Time is Critical 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...Natural Resources·0 Comments·0
Tourism taxes pour $2.4B into Utah coffers, fueling public services 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,...Economy·0 Comments·0
The Evolving Landscape of 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...Economy·0 Comments·0
2024 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...Economy·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...Economy·0 Comments·1
