The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has authored “Northwest Valley Datapoints,” a series of fact sheets designed to inform local decision-makers and community partners in Northwest Salt Lake County. This third installment explores health metrics for the region, including access to [...]
This edition of Utah Informed commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our journey to “create a more perfect union.” With an emphasis on the 45th state, each visual conveys a success or struggle, [...]
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 38th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 38th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.
In 2025, Utah continued to make progress on the health and long-term future of Great Salt Lake. The lake remains below healthy levels, but conditions have stabilized. Actions to ensure a healthy Great Salt Lake remain necessary, urgent, and possible. [...]
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 5.4% in December, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 75.8 in November to 79.9 in December) is not statistically significant.
Reading proficiency in the early grades plays a critical role in Utah students’ academic trajectories and future opportunities. This fact sheet highlights current early literacy outcomes and evidence on what improves reading success.
Nearly half of Utah’s current young students do not read at grade level. Research shows that this can be improved with evidence-based instruction and coordinated support.
Nearly 30 programs provided hundreds of millions of dollars in housing assistance to Utah homeowners and renters in FY 2022.
Utah’s 17,386 farm operations, covering nearly one-fifth of all land statewide, sold a variety of products totaling $2.3 billion in 2022.
