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Utah’s largest teacher’s union is suing over the state’s school choice program.

State lawmakers passed a bill implementing a voucher system in 2023. Known as the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, the measure would give eligible K-12 students up to $8,000 to use for private school tuition and other costs. The program is slated to take effect in the 2024–2025 school year.

The Utah Education Association, along with plaintiffs Kevin Labresh, Terra Cooper, Amy Barton and Carol Lear, filed the suit Wednesday morning in the 3rd Judicial District Court in downtown Salt Lake City. The suit named Gov. Spencer Cox, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Alliance for Choice in Education as defendants.

Read more about the lawsuit and what it could mean for Utah’s school system.

Fortune rates Intermountain Health top large health system

When they were comparing data to create the annual 15 Top Health Systems list, Fortune magazine and PINC AI found none better than Intermountain Health, headquartered in Salt Lake City. The 2024 ranking marks the second time that Intermountain Health has made the top 15 ranking and the first time it has been ranked No. 1.

In the annual reckoning, Intermountain — which has facilities in six states — earned five stars out of a possible five each for clinical outcomes, operation efficiency and patient experience. Others in the top five were Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Houston Methodist in Houston; HCA Continental Division in Denver; and Sutter Health in Sacramento, California. The large category included 173 health systems.

“I’m beyond proud of our entire team of caregivers who have put in the work to make this possible,” Rob Allen, president and CEO of Intermountain Health, said in a written statement. “This ranking is a tribute to their expertise and dedication to helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”

Read more about the other Utah health systems that made the list.

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