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Wednesday, October 4, 2023Voices for Utah Children is proud to have co-hosted the momentous unveiling of the new State CHIP...
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- Written by: Taylor Throne
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Most of us don't enjoy paying taxes. We do it, though, because pooling our money together through taxes makes it possible for us to have roads...
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- Written by: Abdikadir Eftin
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January 26th is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day! The EITC is a vital tool in reducing child poverty, and improving the...
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- Written by: Taylor Thorne
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When it comes to improving the lives of hardworking Utahns, we need policies that help those who are struggling to make ends meet. A refundable...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Tax policy is complicated. Talking about taxes involves jargon, and concepts that can be confusing. For example, what is a 'refundable' tax credit...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Why Voices Opposes Proposed Income Tax CutsOver the past four years, Utah's Legislative Leadership has consistently prioritized tax cuts above the...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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When the pandemic hit, child care was one of the first sectors in crisis. But action in the form of federal aid and swift state program...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu
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Utah Shines in Child Well-Being Rankings, Yet the Strain of Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to the Breaking PointUtah made...
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- Written by: Taylor Throne
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The care for the children in our state and communities can be measured by our public investment in our smallest humans. From the fiscal year 2008...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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We know that Utah’s child care crisis is bad, and is going to get worse. New data helps illustrate exactly how bad the situation is, in each county...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Utah’s family demographics have changed. 53% of Utah families have all available parents in the workforce, making child care a necessity. These...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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Child care certainly received its fair share of discussion this legislative session, but did anything really happen? The short answer is kinda...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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Congratulations, Utah parents and educators! Together, we did it. Funding for optional full-day kindergarten is now a reality for schools...
