Budget

A Lot on Our Plates: How Utah’s New License Plates Are Changing State Budgets

If you’ve been out and about on Utah’s roads lately, you may have noticed that your fellow drivers are sporting some new looks-- familiar specialty plates are getting new designs, a new standard-issue plate has joined the lineup, professional...read more

A Tale of Two Funds: Building Utah’s Higher Education Future

Each General Session, the Legislature discusses the “S.B. 102 money” and how to allocate it. You may recall, S.B. 102 “Higher Education Capital Facilities” (2019 General Session) created the Higher Education Capital Projects Fund, in which...read more

The Interim Impact: 2026 Accountable Budget Process Outcomes

As we finish up the 2026 interim season, you might find yourself thinking ahead to consider your priorities for the upcoming General Session. But before we get caught up stressing about the future, let's take a moment to consider what the...read more

Utah’s Annual Fiscal Fitness Test

As we approach the 2027 General Session and look ahead to the next chapter in Utah’s fiscal future, anyone fascinated by Utah’s budget performance should check out the 2026 Follow-Up Report. This report includes information on spending,...read more

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