economy
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Romney child allowance plan good for families – maybe work and government, too
Whatever the trajectory of the bill, it contains policy that ought to be considered and debated by Congress. America desperately needs policy to shore up civic institutions, and the Family Security Act represents reform that is fit for the times…
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Gov. Cox’s new budget proposal looks good – but one thing’s missing
In a year with nearly $2 billion in new taxpayer dollars to potentially spend, prudent fiscal stewardship via avoiding excess is no simple task.
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Transcript: Sutherland’s 2020 Congressional Series event with Rep. Ben McAdams
The following is an unedited transcription of remarks delivered by Rep. Ben McAdams (D-Utah) during Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency and Accountability During COVID-19.
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Strong economy and disease can co-exist: 5 fundamentals for Utahns and their leaders
Even as the disease spikes, we now have enough data to know more – and do better – in our public health response. We also have enough evidence to recognize that disease and a strong economy can, and regularly do,…
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Remove barriers for flexible use of COVID-19 relief funds
The downturn driving Utah’s budget shortfall has been caused by the pandemic, so common sense would argue that states should have great flexibility to address pandemic tax revenue impacts with CARES Act funding. But that’s not the case.
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Quick economic recovery is possible, but mounting evidence suggests it’s unlikely
While a quick recovery is possible, the evidence for a slower economic rebound in Utah is mounting.
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Pandemic budget losses are painful but offer opportunity
The pandemic is revealing that there may be ways to increase the return on investment of state tax dollars, especially in big-ticket areas like education, transportation and building construction.
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Utah rolls out plan to reopen the economy – will it ever be the same?
How we get food, shop, travel, work and entertain ourselves have all changed. Where and how could the pandemic permanently change economic life for families?
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Staggering unemployment numbers, public opinion should inform lawmakers’ decisions
Minimizing the damage as we balance public health and economic concern during a crisis should be the policy goal for legislators, the governor, and local elected officials.
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President’s letter: Our urgent work
Crisis does not sideline an organization like Sutherland – it increases the importance and urgency of our work.