Family Policy
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What expectant mothers need to know
The new act increases accommodations for pregnant women in the workplace.
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How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help this Utah nurse
Shalayna’s story as a working nurse sheds light on a common problem for Utah’s pregnant and postpartum healthcare workers.
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act helps support families
We take a deeper look into how the bill came to be, its benefits and possible unintended consequences, and its implications for employers.
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The ‘Utah family miracle’ and why it matters
Utah’s economic success cannot be separated from the strength and stability of its families.
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The Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and Stable
What could be called the “Utah Family Miracle” matters because social science tells us that one of the strongest predictors of state economic success is strong families.
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Employer FAQ: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The new federal law aims to protect pregnant women from workplace discrimination. Here’s what employers need to know moving forward.
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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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Economics: What have families got to do with it? A lot
If families are the primary driver of Utah’s economy, then economic policy is family policy and vice versa.
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3 reasons district public school enrollment is on the decline
As Utah prioritizes education, many families are choosing tailored education for their children rather than the traditional public school setting.
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Why Utah’s disappearing baby carriage is a problem
The effects of declining fertility may not be significantly impacting the state today, but policymakers must keep the long game in mind.