FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu, 801-842-9150 October 23, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – A projected 70.6% of Utah jobs will require some level of postsecondary education by 2031, according to a new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and commissioned by Envision Utah. The report notes that Utah’s current attainment rate of 61.7% ranks third in the nation, yet disparities persist among different demographic groups, highlighting the need to increase educational attainment to meet the demands of its evolving economy. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu, 801-842-9150 October 15, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released a comprehensive review of community-based strategies aimed at improving educational achievement and workforce development for Utah youth. The report, commissioned by the Utah State Legislature, examines how community partnerships that engage parents, families, schools, service providers, and communities can effectively improve education, health, and economic outcomes. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu, 801-842-9150 Laurie Wynn, UT Dept. of Veterans & Military Affairs, lwynn@utah.gov 801-707-7263 October 9, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – Suicide is a leading cause of death in both the United States and Utah, and data show that Veterans have an increased risk for suicide-related deaths. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute sheds light on how Utah’s Veterans access suicide prevention resources. The study, commissioned by the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA), identifies key barriers and offers recommendations to improve outreach and [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:            Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu, 801-842-9150 September 25, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – This month, the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute commemorates “10 Years of Impact” with the release of its “2025 Report to the Community.” Over the past decade, the Institute emerged as Utah’s premier source for economic, demographic, and public policy research that guides community leaders and helps policymakers make INFORMED DECISIONS™. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:              Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu September 23, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – On the eve of commemorating its 10-year anniversary, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released a new monograph: “Keepers of the Flame: Utah’s Olympic-Sized Opportunity.” The publication examines how Utah can leverage the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to address critical challenges and solidify its position as a national economic leader. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:              Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu September 23, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – Utah benefits from a high concentration of commercial banks, industrial banks, and other financial institutions that engage in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) activities throughout the state. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute summarizes Utah’s community needs that can be addressed by CRA activities, including the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals, small businesses, and the general community. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu, 801-842-9150 Anna West, Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, awest@utah.gov, 801-231-3044 September 16, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – Understanding and addressing risk factors for poor maternal health, reducing gaps in access to care, and strengthening the maternal health workforce are key to improving health outcomes for women and children in Utah. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, co-produced by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, details how Utahns face compounding challenges to accessing maternal [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:              Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, nick.thiriot@utah.edu, 801-842-9150 […]

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September 2, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – States and the federal government share a vital economic relationship. This data summary, the thirteenth in a series on state and federal economic linkages from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, presents the Utah-federal government nexus for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. […]