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Report: Medicaid a 'lifeline' for rural Utahns Congressional leaders are considering what some call "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and Utah advocates are weighing in. The Medicaid budget cuts proposed by U.S. House Republicans are massive, and a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families says they'd affect adults and children in rural Utah, who rely more heavily on Medicaid for health coverage than people in cities. ...(Read More)
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Report: Medicaid a 'lifeline' for rural Utahns Congressional leaders are considering what some call "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and Utah advocates are weighing in. The Medicaid budget cuts proposed by U.S. House Republicans are massive, and a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families says they'd affect adults and children in rural Utah, who rely more heavily on Medicaid for health coverage than people in cities. ...(Read More)
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UT national monuments scrutinized under Trump's '15-day review' The Trump administration has mandated a 15-day review of public lands and national monuments, including those in Utah. During his first term, President Donald Trump shrank the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. Both were later reinstated by President Joe Biden. ... (Read More)…
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Report: Utah sits well above national average for adults' degree attainment Utah has made noteworthy progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school. Credentials are official documents to verify someone's qualifications or competency in a given skill. According to the Lumina Foundation's latest Stronger Nation report, the Beehive State's attainment rate sits at nearly 62% , well above the national average. ... (Read More)…
Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns The Utah Legislature has been in session for almost two weeks and one nonprofit research organization contended in order for state lawmakers to be effective and responsive to the needs of Utahns, they need to address two key topics: cost of living and political dysfunction. Shawn Teigen, president of the Utah Foundation, said through its Utah Priorities Project conducted last year, it found Utahns are concerned about being able to afford housing and other costs, such as groceries and taxes. Teigen reported many said they also do not feel listened to by politicians and are tired of hyper-partisanship . ... (Read More)…
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UT drivers want to pay less at the pump, value fuel-efficient cars Most drivers want to save as much money as they can at the gas pump, and that is exactly what Consumer Reports' l atest survey found. Chris Harto, senior sustainability policy analyst at Consumer Reports, said close to 100% of Americans say fuel economy is a deciding factor when looking to purchase a car, which is significant in a state such as Utah , where folks drive on average more than 800 miles per month and spend nearly 4% of their income on gas. Harto says lower fuel costs aren't their only demand . ... (Read More)…
Utah program incentivizes farmers to optimize water use A Utah grant program is aiming to incentivize farmers to optimize their water use. Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80% of the state's water consumption, but the state's Agricultural Water Optimization Program is an initiative using state and federal funds to lower the financial barriers for ag producers to modernize and update their irrigation equipment. Hannah Freeze, Agricultural Water Optimization Program manager for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, said it covers half the cost of purchasing new, more efficient equipment. ... (Read More)…
Report: Medicaid a 'lifeline' for rural Utahns Congressional leaders are considering what some call "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and Utah advocates are weighing in. The Medicaid budget cuts proposed by U.S. House Republicans are massive, and a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families says they'd affect adults and children in rural Utah, who rely more heavily on Medicaid for health coverage than people in cities. ... (Read More)…
SCOTUS rejects Utah's attempt to control public lands The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear a lawsuit brought by the State of Utah, which alleged the federal government's ownership of large parts of the state is unconstitutional. The decision marks a win for conservation advocates. ... (Read More)…
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