The Governmental Research Association’s Greatest Hits – 2020 Edition
When this piece was organized in December, it seemed that although many people were eager to turn the page on 2020, it would be heartening to memorialize the astounding quality of work the organizations that make up the Governmental Research …
Getting clear on K-12 spending, outcomes – and goals
When the question of K-12 spending comes up in Utah’s public policy circles, someone is bound to mention: “We spend the least per student in the nation.”
Though ranking last may induce shame, the real issue is not how much …
Utah: Helping criminal offenders find freedom
Somewhere in our state right now, an inmate is struggling with the slavery of substance abuse. He has fallen into a downward spiral of addiction and criminality, and has landed behind bars.
Drug use and crime are often entangled. Some …
Utah Foundation’s health cost series examines cost drivers
In 2016, Utah Foundation’s Priorities Project found that the cost of health care was Utahns’ biggest concern. In response, Utah Foundation produced a three-part Utah health cost series from December 2017 to June 2018. The series provides an analysis of …