Federal Funding in Utah’s Public Education: A Strategic Investment in Essential Programs
The One Big Thing While making up just 7% of Utah’s education budget, federal dollars strategically target critical...
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Federal Research Funding Fuels Utah’s Innovation Ecosystem to Record Levels
One Big Thing Utah received a historic $4.4 billion in federal research funding in 2023, powering innovation across...
Federal defense spending impacts Utah
One Big Thing Utah’s defense sector quietly powers 55,000 jobs and $6 billion in federal contracts – making...
Federal Housing Dollars: How They’re Reshaping Utah’s Affordability Crisis
One Big Thing: Federal housing assistance quietly supports over 20,000 Utah households annually Utah’s celebrated economic growth comes...
Why Utah’s Medicaid program matters more than you think
One big thing: Federal Medicaid funding provides $3.6 billion to Utah annually — making it the state’s largest...
Utah’s Energy Crossroads: Business Leaders Champion Stable Tax Policy for Future Growth
One big thing: Utah business leaders are urging Congress to uphold a gradual phase-down of clean-energy tax credits...
Utah’s fiscal discipline is a model for the nation — and it’s working
One big thing: Utah has implemented a rigorous system of fiscal management that combines tax cuts, efficient spending,...
When credit unions buy banks, who wins?
One big thing: Credit unions are buying banks – but it’s not what you think When credit unions...
Banks vs. Credit Unions – The Tax Debate That’s Costing Utah Schools Millions
Why it matters: The growing expansion of tax-exempt credit unions in Utah is creating an uneven playing field...
Utah Legislature’s Healthcare Moves Could Transform Care Delivery, Hospital Funding
One big thing: Utah lawmakers passed significant healthcare reforms during the 2024 legislative session, including changes to Medicaid...