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- Written by: Martín Muñoz and Laneta Fitisemanu
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This summer, Wasatch County opened Deer Creek High School in Heber City after enrollment at its only high school passed 2,600 students. In Saratoga...
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- Written by: Martín C. Muñoz, Kriti Roy, Laneta Fitisemanu
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Utah is often recognized as a good place to raise a family. In the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, Utah ranks 3rd in the...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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At Voices for Utah Children, we believe Utah families should have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of our state. That is why we have...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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Implications for the Proposed Changes to Utah's Head Start and Early Head Start. Take Action Now The U.S. Department of Health...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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On April 1st, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Barbara v. Trump, more than a year after President Trump released his...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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Utah has long branded itself as the best state for families. We celebrate our high birth rates, our focus on the future, and our “pro-family”...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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This year, we closely monitored and engaged on several bills throughout the Legislative Session. We started with three main priorities that guided...
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- Written by: Megan Neuf
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The 2026 session ended with generally positive outcomes for children's health policy, but the primary focus throughout, from the start to the end...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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The 2026 legislative session brought both meaningful progress and missed opportunities for Utah’s children and families. Throughout the session...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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At the end of each legislative session, we’re often left sharing a discouraging update: year after year, lawmakers tend to pass the bills we oppose...
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- Written by: Martín C. Muñoz
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This legislative session introduced several key proposals impacting Utah’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems, highlighting several...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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Yesterday, we learned about a warehouse facility (6020 W. 300 South) that was sold to the Department of Homeland Security for $145.5 million to be...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu
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Urgent: Help Revive SB124 to Protect Utah’s ChildrenWe encourage you to reach out to your House Representatives today to support SB124: Child...
