October 2026 Archive
The Royalty Route: A Guide to Federal Mineral Lease Revenue
When natural resources like oil, natural gas, coal, and potash are extracted from federal and trust lands in Utah, the financial benefits extend far beyond energy markets. A longstanding statutory structure between federal, state, and local governments ensures that payments generated from extractive industries support public services, infrastructure, and education. Let’s discuss how those revenues are collected […]
A Strange Time to Be a Debt Analyst: Utah’s Debt-Free Moment
This is an exciting year in the world of state debt. You might be asking yourself, why would I be excited by debt? Well, because Utah’s debt is essentially gone, of course! During the 2026 General Session, the Legislature set aside funds to effectively eliminate general obligation (G.O.) bond debt for state buildings. Hence, debt-free […]