Utah’s economic strength build on discipline House of Representatives·February 5, 2026One big thing: Utah’s economic strength comes from intentional, disciplined choices — not chance. That’s the message from...Economy·0 Comments·0
Utah House GOP puts families first this legislative session House of Representatives·February 4, 2026The big picture: As Utah’s 2026 legislative session begins, House Republicans are zeroing in on one core priority...EconomyEducationSafety·0 Comments·0
Utah on Track to Add 2 Million Residents by 2065 Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute·January 14, 2026One big thing: Utah’s population is projected to surge from 3.6 million to 5.6 million over the next...Analysis·0 Comments·0
Utah legislature pushes back against judicial overreach on congressional maps House of Representatives·October 29, 2025The big picture: Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz is challenging what he calls “judicial activism” after a judge...Uncategorized·0 Comments·0
Gas prices spike in Utah despite local refineries, speaker demands answers House of Representatives·October 16, 2025The one big thing: Despite hosting five major oil refineries, Utah continues to pay higher gas prices than...Economy·0 Comments·0
Utah’s proactive approach to save Great Salt Lake House of Representatives·October 7, 2025One big thing: A simple two-foot adjustment to the Great Salt Lake’s berm height could store billions of...EconomyNatural Resources·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