The Utah Coal Country Strike Team’s multi-pronged proposal to boost financial prosperity in Carbon and Emery counties resonated with the Alliance for the American Dream on Tuesday, earning it one of five spots in the final pitch competition this summer. The economic vitality that has brought Utah national recognition has bypassed the two counties, where economic conditions have steadily declined since 2001 with falling [...]
Congratulations to our Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute for being named one of three finalists in the American Dream Ideas Challenge! Their proposal, called the Utah Coal Country Strike Team, is focused on helping Carbon and Emery counties, both of which have been hit by the decline in coal production since 2001. The team proposed creating a Silicon Slopes East in Price, which would [...]
Is the difficulty you are currently experiencing a Dip, or a Cliff? It's an important distinction, because it determines whether or not you should stay on your path and persevere, or bail before you crash and burn. Natalie Gochnour discusses the difference — and what you should do in each situation — in Utah Business.
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has announced their Informed Decision Makers of the Year. These awards honor individuals and organizations that help the community prosper. Speaking on Business highlighted the awards and winners during their radio program. Take a moment to listen and learn about how these Informed Decision Makers are making a difference.
April 19 (Salt Lake City) - The Utah State Legislature unanimously passed House Bill 452 to institute multiyear estimates for state revenues and expenses as advocated by the Volcker Alliance, a nonpartisan group whose mission is to advance effective management of government. Passage of the measure followed the Volcker Alliance’s release of Budget Report Cards for Utah and 49 other states earlier this year [...]
The typical Utahn is no longer a middle-aged white man with a big family, according to new data from Pamela Perlich, director of demographic research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Many changes are coming to Utah's population and economy, Perlich said in series of Economic Outlook Events last month. Read more about the changing face of Utah in Utah Business.
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute today announced new and expanded staff positions that will strengthen the research capacities of the institute and better serve Utah decision makers. Together, the new staff add over 100 years of public policy experience to an already deep and talented staff. The professional staff at the Gardner Policy Institute now numbers 26, providing a significant research presence to [...]
Child care, flexibility in the workplace, monetary benefits and education are the four primary themes women in Utah are experiencing when it comes to economic participation, according to data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Read more about the data — and the significant impact it is having on Utah's economy — in The Spectrum.
Utah's diverse outdoor activities continue to be a boon to the local economy, according to data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute cited by The Daily Herald. According to the data, 2016 marked a banner year for spending on hotel rooms and other tourism in the state.
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has "become ground zero for policy debate and research in the state" says columnist Robert Gehrke of The Salt Lake Tribune. The work taking place at the Institute, as well as Gardner's generous habit of giving, landed a mention on Gehrke's list of Utah's top 25 political power players.