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Utahâs direct selling industry anchored over 38,000 jobs, made up over 70% of non-gold exports in 2020
Utahâs established direct selling industry anchored over 38,000 well-paying jobs and added significantly to state and local tax revenues as part of its 2020 statewide economic impacts, according to a first-of-its-kind report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
âUtah is a global hub for the direct selling business model,â said Levi Pace, Gardner Institute Senior Research Economist and lead author of the study. âThe industry comprises 91 direct selling companies and 66 key suppliers. Ten of these Utah-based direct selling companies provided more than $10.3 billion in goods and services to their customers around the world, 6.1% of industry sales from all states and countries.â (Read More)
Utah Foundation: Utah building code upgrades would yield better air quality into the future
the Utah Foundation releases To a Higher Standard: Building Codes, Improved Efficiency and Air Quality in Utah. Utah has kept up to date on commercial building code standards, but it has maintained older residential building standards that fall short of more efficient building practices. The report explores possible new standards with an eye toward air quality, examining costs and benefits.
Utah Foundation President Peter Reichard said the rapid pace of new development offers the opportunity to promote greater air quality stewardship. Builders may play an important part in a cleaner air Utah. âIf we build with higher efficiency now, it will pay dividends into the future,â Reichard said. âNew construction is an important front in Utahâs ongoing offensive against poor air quality.â (Read More)
2023 Utah Teacher of the Year finalists announced
The Utah State Board of Education today announced the five finalists for 2022 Utah Teacher of the Year. They are:
- Teresa Hislop, an eighth grade science teacher at Ogden Preparatory Academy charter school in Ogden.
- Netanya Elise Maxwell, a third grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary in the Salt Lake City School District.
- Elizabeth Sampson, a visual art teacher at Union High School in the Duchesne County School District.
- Tracy Warenski, a second grade teacher at East Meadows Elementary in the Nebo School District.
- Chad Warnick, an agriculture, biology, leadership, and communications teacher at Delta Technical Center in the Millard School District (Read More)
Utah Democrats applaud signing of historic Inflation Reduction Act
This afternoon, President Biden officially signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This is a historic win for families across the country and our state.
This bill will take important action to cut costs, reduce inflation, lower the price of prescription drugs, and fight back against the climate crisis, all while bringing down the deficit. (Read More)
Salt Lake County Housing Trust Fund takes next step
Yesterday afternoon, the Salt Lake County Council took a critical step in moving forward its $20 million investment in affordable housing, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Council approved eight members of the Salt Lake County Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board (HTFAB) to oversee the program.
âMore affordable housing is desperately needed,â Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said. âThere are way too many hard-working households that are left behind because of skyrocketing home prices, rising rents, and declining options. This board of experts will support solutions to increase affordable housing.â (Read More)
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