Budget

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

Calibrating Collections: Why Small Changes Make a Big Impact in Revenue Reports

To provide a useful estimate of the year-to-date revenue for any state fund, collections must account for tax earmarks that are set aside for specific purposes and in some cases generated from specific subsets of a tax. The Tax Commission’s...read more

How Does Eliminating the Federal Department of Education Impact Utah?

In late March, the President issued an executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). What impact will this action have on education in the states is one of many questions raised by lawmakers, school professionals, and parents...read more

Power Surge: Recent Investments in Utah’s Energy

To accommodate an expected half a million new residents in the next decade, policymakers have undertaken a 'power surge' of policy and investment, aimed at securing the ample, affordable energy resources that support Utah's quality of life. The...read more

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