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Refugees in Utah (2023 Update)

United States law, which is aligned with international law, defines a refugee as any person who is outside their country of nationality or habitation and “is unable or unwilling to return to, and is unable[...]

Utah’s Pandemic Learning Loss

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of life, and K-12 education was no exception. In spring 2020, nearly all schools nationwide shifted to remote learning and many schools continued with full closures or hybrid[...]

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Utah Informed 2023: Visual Intellection for 2023

Utah Informed ​is a collection of tables, charts, ideas, and schematics to prompt consideration of a compelling trend, spur an innovative idea, or inspire an[...]

2023 Economic Report to the Governor (Highlights)

Utah enters 2023 facing significant economic uncertainty as decision-makers continue to grapple with ever-changing pockets of economic strength and weakness. The post-pandemic economy has altered[...]

2023 Economic Report to the Governor

The 2023 Economic Report to the Governor is the 35th publication in this series. Through the last three and a half decades, the Economic Report[...]

Property Tax Insights

The property tax is Utah’s most stable tax. This stability comes from both the less volatile nature of property and the design of Utah’s property[...]

A Cloudy Crystal Ball: Pandemic Forecasting Challenges Highlight Need for Budget Relief Valves

STATE BUDGET OFFICIALS HAVE RUN a gauntlet of challenges since COVID-19 descended upon the US in January 2020. The nation’s economy whipsawed through the pandemic—from[...]

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