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2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games would generate $6.6 billion in economic output in Utah
Hosting the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will bring $2.6 billion (in 2023 dollars) in net new direct expenditures to Utah from 2024 through 2034, according to a report released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. This will generate estimated cumulative total economic impacts of $6.6 billion in output, almost $3.9 billion in state gross domestic product (GDP), over 42,000 job-years of employment, and $2.5 billion in personal income. (Read More)
The Point launches nationwide search for executive director
The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (Land Authority) has announced a nationwide search for an executive director to oversee all aspects of development at The Point. The executive director will assist the Land Authority in facilitating development that maximizes long-term economic opportunity for Utahns, creates high-quality jobs, advances innovation, and enhances Utahnsâ quality of life. The search comes on the heels of an announcement that long-time executive director Alan Matheson has accepted a position as the general manager of land and water development for Rio Tinto Kennecott. (Read More)
Owens, Williams launch the Merit Caucus
Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04), Chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, and Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced the Merit Caucus, a coalition of members dedicated to advancing a merit-based system in classrooms that will help ensure students are receiving the best education, regardless of background or income. (Read More)
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