UT: Livable Wages/Working Families
Utah mayor calls for more federal dollars for rural communities
Federal and agency officials convened with stakeholders in Southeastern Utah to discuss how federal funds can help grow and strengthen local economies…
UT poverty simulation aims to catalyze change, empathy
More than 8% of Utah's population lives in poverty, according to the Census and an event this month wants to give participants a better idea of the …
Report: Utah homeownership increasingly out of reach for many
For generations, homeownership has been synonymous with the American Dream, but a new Utah report shows housing affordability is at historic lows…
UT tax credit bill would loosen rules for unlicensed child care
Utah child care advocates are relieved child care is finally a topic of more serious policy discussion on the Hill but they are also voicing concerns …
Utahns with student debt: this could ease your burden
Student loan borrowers of all ages in Utah and around the country have an opportunity to maybe have their student loans cancelled or the chance to rec…
Report: Utah's tax burden increases, sitting above national average
A new report found the State of Utah's overall tax and property tax burden hit record lows over the last five years, while the state's income tax …
Federal internet assistance plan winding down in Utah
For a number of years now, Congress has appropriated billions of dollars to the Affordable Connectivity Program to help internet access become more …
Tech scene grows in states like Utah, but not without challenges
A new report showed the share of tech jobs in what are known as "superstar" cities such as the Bay Area, Boston, Los Angeles and New York has dipped …
Research sheds light on current status of Utah women, girls
New research spotlights the status of women and girls in Utah, in five areas of focus. At Utah State University, Susan Madsen, founding director of …
Park City child-care assistance program launches in 2024
A partnership launching next year in Utah has the goal to expand child-care access and affordability for families who live and work in Park City…
Majority of seniors with student loans have held their debt at least 15 years
New federal data from the Department of Education confirmed retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …
Report: Mending the pathway from college to workforce
A new report from WGU Labs, a nonprofit affiliate of Western Governors University based in Millcreek, Utah, is shedding light on the importance of …