SALT LAKE CITY — While this year's snow collection ended up being better than normal, it still pales in comparison to what happened a year ago, showcasing just how special the 2022-23 season was in Utah.

SALT LAKE CITY — The heart of Utah’s tech community is still far from the astronomical housing prices in Silicon Valley, but affordability is getting worse. Despite their nearly identical names, Clint Betts doesn’t want Silicon Slopes to become Silicon Valley in one way: housing costs. “I think that we need to avoid the pitfalls of Silicon Valley,” Betts, the CEO of Silicon Slopes, said, “in Silicon Valley, if you don’t work in tech, you’re priced out. You can’t afford to live there. We need to be doing everything in our power in the state of Utah to avoid that happening [...]

SALT LAKE CITY — Each year, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recognizes individuals and entities that work, often behind the scenes and with little fanfare, to help our community prosper. We call them “Informed Decision Makers” and select them based on criteria consistent with the Institute’s committable core values: responsibility to the community, integrity and relevance, accountability, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah government and business leaders united at a Friday gathering to celebrate the state’s high-flying economy, including a plaudit earlier this week from The Wall Street Journal that named the Salt Lake metropolitan area the country’s top spot for jobs, but also cautioned that rising challenges must be addressed to keep the mojo rising.

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

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.

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.

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.

March 16, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – The state is seeing more focused research on enhanced geothermal, utility scale battery storage, and advanced nuclear.

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.