economy
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The lost city
Along with all of this came major declines in quality of life, family stability, neighborhood cohesion, cleanliness and, particularly from the 1970s to the 1990s, public safety.
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How to vote your economic values
The economy may define the election. Which candidate has the better plan?
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Removing work disincentives in the social safety net will strengthen upward mobility and the economy
Policymakers should first look to the states as engines of innovation and reform.
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Utah’s middle class – where it stands and why it matters
Policymakers should pursue principled approaches that help facilitate pathways to – and affordability within – a middle-class life in Utah.
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Utah families: An economic snapshot
Where have Utah families been over the last five years and where are they now? The answers should help frame economic questions as policymakers prepare for next year’s legislative session.
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Biden’s education secretary should look to inclusive approach advocated in Utah
Everyone is different, and a variety of careers and educational paths ought to be considered legitimate without cutting against each other.
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Why Silicon Valley Bank failed, and what it means for Utahns
Utah banking official says that “everything we know and have learned tell us that the circumstances leading to the closure of these banks were very unique and bear little relationship to banks in Utah.”
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Sound principles, data should guide how we prepare the next generation
A principle that unifies Utahns across ideologies is preparation of the next generation for a life of success and happiness.
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Cox’s State of the State elevates family and success sequence
The governor rightly cited the institutional role of families and the long-term benefits of life milestones anchored to education, work and family.
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Education pluralism: The state of public charter schools
There is a general trend toward public charter school enrollment growth in the state, and Utah can likely expect to see that continue in the coming years.