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What are the ‘big gears’ Utah must move for a 2034 Olympics?
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City was selected as preferred host in November, and with no serious contenders, SLC is close to formally locking down the 2034 Winter Games
State leaders don’t want to get ‘behind the ball’ on artificial intelligence
March 19, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – Just as Leavitt and other state leaders tried to prepare the state for the advent of the internet age, state lawmakers today are seeking to capitalize on the promises of artificial intelligence while mitigating some of the potential risks.
Former Gov. Leavitt shares lessons of the past as leaders work to tackle Utah’s future
March 18, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – In the ‘90s, Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt faced daunting transportation issues, an education system struggling to keep up with employment needs and an upcoming Olympic bid. Not much has changed.
Here’s why educational and political leaders in Utah want to modernize education
March 18, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – It's no surprise that education is intimately tied with Utah's economy, society, and in turn its future, as the state is rapidly growing and needs an educated workforce.
Utah energy: What’s here and what’s coming for consumers
March 16, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – The state is seeing more focused research on enhanced geothermal, utility scale battery storage, and advanced nuclear.
22 of Utah’s 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list
March 14, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – About 60% of the U.S.'s counties experienced growth over the past year, including three-fourths of Utah's counties.
If they come, we will build it: Lawmakers back MLB, NHL pursuits with nearly $2B. Now what happens?
March 13, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – “Catalyst,” “revitalization” and “reimagination” were terms visited repeatedly by speakers at a Wednesday panel discussion exploring what comes next, and why it matters, for dual pursuits to bring new Major League Baseball and National Hockey League franchises to Salt Lake City.
Utah workers struggling to cover basic needs, cost of living despite recent wage growth
Feb 28, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – Given the high cost of housing, food and other necessities, many Utahns can no longer stretch their paychecks to cover the basics. This, despite the fact that average annual pay in Utah has increased over the last four years.