Utah Foundation

Research * Analyze * Inform | Utah's independent, nonpartisan think tank, focusing on the issues that matter most for our quality of life.

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Together, they'll help us dig into Utah's State of the Nation Project, exploring where Utah shines and where we have work to do.

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🎉 We're just one week away from Utah's Progress Report and we're thrilled to introduce our featured speakers!
🥗 Join us for lunch as we ask: How does Utah compare?
📅 Next week: https://t.co/17pTb1DfA0

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Laura Summers, Director of Industry Research at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, is one of Utah's leading voices on health care data and policy and a Utah Foundation alum!

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How is Utah doing? At this event, we'll focus on an area where we are doing great (the economy) and one where we aren't (mental health). Register today: https://t.co/17pTb1DfA0

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#TurnDownYourSprinklersAndThenPrayForRain

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Envision Utah held a fantastic event yesterday. They highlighted the severity of our drought and waning GSL. Ultimately, the speakers spoke about hope and the hard work that it will take to save our lake and the home of the 2.8 million humans in the Great Salt Lake Basin.

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Hear the Utah Foundation staff discuss key findings from the most recent research report on this quick 8-minute podcast! Listen on our website or where ever you listen to podcasts. 🎧 https://t.co/sJm2XdSBOd

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How is Utah doing? At this event, we'll focus on an area where we are doing great (the economy) and one where we aren't (mental health). Register today: https://t.co/17pTb1DfA0

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Energy and meat prices likely account for much of people's inflation-heartburn, with the former accounting for the largest share of the rise in the inflation rate. That said, Utah's inflation is below the national rate. Dig in! https://t.co/KEwGnRc8T2

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Ananya brought some serious skills to Utah Foundation this year! She worked on our Social Capital Story Map (https://t.co/Hd8DsXd1Jy) and tackled some deeply technical work along the way. Hear her reflect on what she learned and where she is headed next. We are so proud you girl!

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We had the exciting opportunity to share some of our recent research on the City Cast Salt Lake podcast. Stay tuned for the full episode! 🎧

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Great communities do not happen by accident. They are shaped by deliberate decisions, and when communities get these things right, the benefits extend across generations.
Read more in our recent report: https://t.co/gw3Icu7H4p

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Ashley's personable nature is the glue that really holds our team together. Her spunk doesn't just enliven the office but provides a creative spark that drives Utah Foundation to try new things and express itself in different ways. Happy three year anniversary, Ash!

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We love getting to share the voices of the incredible people who make Utah Foundation's work possible, and today we're spotlighting our spring intern, Lucas Souza Rodrigues! Join us in cheering Lucas on! 🎓

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Meet Stine Jergensen, one of our amazing interns! 🌱✨ This semester Stine researched aging adults and came away with insights we think every Utahn should hear. We are so grateful for the energy and thoughtfulness Stine brought to Utah Foundation this year. ☀️

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Shoutout to our spring intern Jackson Sheen! 🎉 He spent the semester researching housing, micromobility, and taxes and has some really compelling takeaways. Watch his video on our youtube channel and see what he learned. (And then hire him! 🎓) https://t.co/GUR7YBVLiS

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A snapshot of social capital across the nation. 🗺️

Explore the full Social Capital Story Map to dig deeper into the data and see how states compare across individual measures. 🔗 https://t.co/Hd8DsXd1Jy

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Minnesota stands out as a national leader in social capital, ranking among the top states across multiple measures. Its strong performance reflects high levels of social trust, civic engagement, and community connection. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

🔗 https://t.co/Hd8DsXd1Jy

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Next up: New York's social capital. 🗽

New York presents a more mixed picture on social capital. Its performance reflects lower levels of social trust, but stronger outcomes in measures tied to institutions and economic opportunity.

🔗 https://t.co/Hd8DsXd1Jy