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News Releases
Utah ranks #1 among U.S. states for innovation capacity and outcomes
December 16, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s broad innovation ecosystem ranks high among U.S. states across various measures. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, co-led by the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), shows the characteristics contributing to Utah’s success include the state’s higher education institutions, a well-trained workforce, social infrastructure, collaboration among innovation ecosystem actors, and a culture of innovation. […]
Utah Consumer Sentiment rises significantly in November
December 5, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s consumer sentiment significantly increased in November (by 9.1%, from 80.7 in October to 88.1 in November), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. November sentiment in Utah shows the second-largest growth since November 2020. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found a much smaller change (1.8% increase) in sentiment among Americans during the same time (from 70.5 to 71.8). […]
Utah businesses paid $8.1 billion in state and local taxes in 2024
December 3, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – In Utah, businesses pay various state and local taxes that support critical public services. These taxes include the corporate income tax, individual income tax, property tax, sales and use tax, unemployment insurance tax, and other taxes. In FY 2024, Utah businesses paid $8.1 billion in state and local taxes. Today, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released Part Five of its visual guide series on tax modernization in Utah, aiming to help policymakers and the public better understand Utah’s business taxes. […]
Salt Lake County’s life sciences industry generates billions in economic output
October 30, 2024 (Salt Lake City) – Salt Lake County’s life sciences industry is experiencing robust growth, contributing significantly to the region’s economy. A new research brief from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah shows the industry generated an estimated $5.8 billion in GDP in 2023, representing 5.1% of the county’s total GDP and $9.3 billion in total output. […]
Recent Media Mentions
‘Maybe it’s more, maybe it’s less’: House speaker calls for 10% cut for Utah colleges
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz wants state universities to come up with 10% budget cuts ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Opinion: The return of the Olympics is a golden opportunity for Utah businesses
With the return of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to Utah in 2034, Utah’s business community should prepare for an unprecedented opportunity, with remarkable access to resources and state support.
Utah growth trend continues; state expected to surpass 4M mark by 2033
Utah's growth is expected to continue in the years to come, though, at a slightly lower rate than in recent years, expanding by more than 500,000 and is expected to surpass 4 million by 2033.
Housing experts say Utah needs to build more starter homes
Utah still ranks as one of the top ten most expensive states to buy a home in the U.S. However according to housing experts, building more starter homes could potentially combat this problem.
Summit County tops the list as Utah’s wealthiest county
Utah was ranked as one of the wealthiest states in the country by a U.S. News & World Report last year, with top employers spanning from Intermountain Health, the University of Utah and retail grocers such as Walmart and Krogers.
Utah’s air quality has been harming your health for years, but tourism is now in the crossfire
From the Wasatch Front to the Uintah Basin to the Colorado Plateau, different areas of Utah have varying air quality challenges that could affect more than just your health.