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Utah Foundation wins top awards for policy research
Last week, the Utah Foundation was honored with several awards from the Governmental Research Association, a national association of governmental research professionals. The GRA presented the awards at its 109th annual conference and meeting, hosted by the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia.
The Utah Foundationâs honors were as follows:
âThese awards offer hard evidence of the staffsâ determination to ensure that this is among the most effective governmental research organizations in the nation,â said Utah Foundation Chair Art Turner. âBut, more importantly, the awards highlight projects designed to serve Utahns and assist decision makers.â
Utahâs multiracial resident population added most residents between 2010 and 2020
Utahâs multiracial (two or more races) resident population added the most residents and was the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group regardless of Hispanic or Latino origin between 2010 and 2020, according to a report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The report uses the 2020 census redistricting data to provide insights into Utahâs multiracial population, including ethnicity, youth and adult populations, and where people live.
Considering race alone without ethnicity, the multiracial (two or more races) population increased by 276% since 2010 in the United States and 269% in Utah. Utahâs multiracial population growth ranked 13th fastest in the nation. This increase accounted for an additional 203,495 Utahns and drove approximately 40% of the decadeâs statewide growth. (Read More)
Western Governors University celebrates its 88th commencement this weekend in Salt Lake City
Western Governors University (WGU) will celebrate its 88th commencement in the universityâs 25-year history at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Saturday, August 6th. A total of 1,368 graduates who have earned their bachelorâs and masterâs degrees will participate in the ceremonies.
WGU is committed to serving nontraditional students, which is reflected in Saturdayâs graduating class, with approximately 55% of participants coming from one or more of the following historically underserved populations: first-generation college students, students of color, rural residents, and/or low-income earners. Graduates earned degrees in business, education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. Many work full time and raise families while completing their programs. (Read More)
Romney comments on Democratsâ reconciliation package
"If you have been paying attention to the news lately, youâve see that there is a piece of legislation that is going to be done by reconciliation in Washington, called the Inflation Reduction Act. By the way, if you believe itâs going to reduce inflation, I have a bridge in Brooklyn Iâll sell you. This is not about inflation reduction, this is all about Democrats spending on things they want to spend money on. Iâm not going to support it. I donât think any Republicans are going to support it. Why is that? Well, itâs another taxing and spending bill. And specifically, there are a number of things they are going to do that I think are pretty harmful." (Read/Watch More)
Romney calls on Defense Department to complete report on U.S. competition with China
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) called on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to complete the mandatory, comprehensive reports comparing U.S. military spending with Chinese and Russian military investments required by a provision that Romney secured in the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Given that China and Russia do not report their military spending in the same way the United States does, this report will help the U.S. understand the actual purchasing power of China and Russia and inform decisions regarding how we should invest in defense capabilities. (Read More)
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