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HB 188 Juvenile Justice Amendments: Trading Treatment for PunishmentHB188 Juvenile Justice Amendments is sponsored by Representative Peck and has...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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Let me start with a question.What if I told you, that some Utah families will get about $13 from the tax cut being proposed this year…and other...
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- Written by: Megan Neuf and Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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Important Bill Update!On Friday, February 27, 2026 portions of Rep. Trevor Lee’s HB 88 substituted key parts of the bill into HB 386 after HB...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Key Takeaways Minimal Savings, Major Loss: Another tax cut in 2026 will remove $87M from essential services, pushing total...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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Concerns about child care safety were raised for years, but it took a cash discrepancy to draw national attention.Why a funding pause has revealed...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposal that would repeal the 2022 public charge rule. The 2022 policy and...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Tax policy shapes the daily lives of every family, every classroom, and every community.Everyone deserves to understand what is at stake as Utah...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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In late October 2025, the Salt Lake County Council voted to begin closing four county-run child-care centers: in Kearns, Magna, Millcreek, and the...
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- Written by: Martín C. Muñoz
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According to the latest KIDS COUNT® Data Snapshot from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Utah’s child poverty rate is among the lowest in the...
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- Written by: Jennifer Stout
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Over the past several years, as Utah employers have faced challenges in recruiting and retaining employees, many companies have begun reviewing...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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It’s Raining in Utah: Why Now Is the Time to Use Our Rainy Day FundsAs Utahns, we pride ourselves on planning ahead. We save for the future, invest...
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- Written by: Liliana Bolaños
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As Voices for Utah Children, we are deeply concerned about reports of a new ICE operation, reportedly referred to as “Freaky Friday”, which is said...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu
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Earlier this month, we had the joy of celebrating 40 incredible years alongside friends, advocates, and community members. We’re deeply...
