Utah higher education could see another state budget cut — this time, losing $94 million

It's the third year in a row that the Utah Legislature has asked to slash the higher education budget, spurring deep ...
KPCW

Utah Legislature starts 1st day of 2026 session with calls to focus on people, cost of living

The Republican-controlled Utah Legislature launched its 2026 general session Tuesday with top House and Senate GOP leaders ...
KSL

The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is not at risk of losing its reputation as the most family-friendly state in the nation. It already has. The decline has been rapid. Removing these barriers is the top priority ...
Daily Herald

Federal funding cuts, cost of living dominate questions as Democrats end town hall series in Utah

As Utah Republican Rep. Burgess Owens has yet to host a town hall meeting this term, California Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs traveled to the state to take his place, the last stop of a national series ...
Cache Valley Daily

Strong growth, financing access push Utah to No. 2 for new businesses

Utah ranks as the second-best state in the nation to start a business in 2026, according to a new report released by WalletHub, even as inflation ...