Budget

Never Gonna Give BOTSU Up

The Legislative Fiscal Analyst's (LFA) annual budget report for the State of Utah dates all the way back to the 1960s. That means that for the last 60 years we've provided a breakdown of the state's budgetary acts to help you find the answers to...read more

Lost in the Sauce: the Messy Business of Tariffs

As discussions surrounding tariffs circulate through the news, it is important to understand what they are and how they work. Tariffs are taxes that are imposed by governments on goods and services imported from other countries. The primary intent...read more

From the Ground Up: Affordable Housing Investments and Initiatives

According to the Federal Reserve, in 2015 the average home value in Utah was just over $230,000. Ten years later, the average home value has more than doubled to an average price of $530,000. While 2015 to 2020 provided steady, moderate growth, the...read more

On the Move: Updates to Sales Tax Designated for Transportation

During the 2025 General Session, the Legislature passed three major bills that impacted the state’s budget for transportation and infrastructure: S.B. 195, “Transportation Amendments” S.B. 27, “Motor Vehicle Division...read more

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