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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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As we entered the 2024 session, supporting families with young children remained a top policy priority of Voices for Utah Children. At the...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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Our organization recognizes the importance of standing against policies that jeopardize the well-being of Utah’s children. We believe that regular...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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Representative Susan Pulsipher’s HB 153: Child Care Revisions narrowly passed the Utah State Legislature on February 28, 2024, and was signed by...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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This open letter was released on January 31, 2024, by Neighborhood House and Voices for Utah Children, two non-profit organizations working...
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- Written by: Anna Thomas
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Governor Cox unveiled his budget last week, and the general direction of the budget is positive. Voices for Utah Children is interested in some...
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- Written by: Jenna Williams
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At Voices for Utah Children, we always start with this guiding question: "Is it good for all kids?" That remains our north star at the outset of...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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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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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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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...
