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Details: Written by: Anna Thomas; Read Time: 5 mins; Published: Apr 8, 2025

Update: Good News! Thanks to the many collective efforts and hard work, the Protect Utah Workers Coalition was able to collect over 320,000...

Details: Written by: Anna Thomas; Read Time: 1 min; Published: Apr 7, 2025

Was this year's legislative session good for kids?We answer this and more in our 2025 Legislative Recap! In this latest brief, we break down what...

Details: Written by: Thaiss Del Rio; Read Time: 10 mins; Published: Mar 12, 2025

03/11/2025 Update: CMS Proposed Rule Threatens Health Coverage for DACA RecipientsOn March 11th, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

Details: Written by: Voices for Utah Children; Read Time: 4 mins; Published: Mar 7, 2025

Voices Official Statement Condemning Rep. Nicholeen Peck’s Racist Remarks On March 6, 2025 during the House debate on SB 189, Rep. Nicholeen...

Details: Written by: Taylor Throne, Jenna Williams; Read Time: 10 mins; Published: Mar 5, 2025

When we cut income taxes, it's property taxes that help cover our schools. Utah’s public schools serve over 670,000 kids in more than 1,000...

Details: Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle; Read Time: 4 mins; Published: Mar 4, 2025

Invest in Communities, Not DeportationThe latest budget proposals in Congress threaten to remove essential programs that support our communities...

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Details: Written by: Anna Thomas and Moana 'Ulu'ave; Read Time: 15 mins; Published: Mar 3, 2025

As part of our Vouchers and School Privatization in Utah Series, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions that may help to...

Details: Written by: Thaiss Del Rio; Read Time: 2 mins; Published: Feb 28, 2025

The recent House Budget Resolution proposes $880 billion in Medicaid cuts, a move that would destabilize Utah’s healthcare system. These cuts would...

Details: Written by: Jenna Williams; Read Time: 4 mins; Published: Feb 27, 2025

In 2023, Utah introduced its own child tax credit (CTC) marking a positive step forward. In 2024, the credit was slightly expanded. However, the...

Details: Written by: Liliana Bolaños; Read Time: 4 mins; Published: Feb 25, 2025

Voices for Utah Children strongly supports and urges Congress to pass the Dream and Promise Act of 2025. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and...

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Details: Written by: Anna Thomas; Read Time: 8 mins; Published: Feb 20, 2025

Most parents send their children to school so that they can learn the basic skills needed to pursue future opportunities in work and community life...