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The Utah Legislature wrapped up its 2025 General Session by approving a $30.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, including $12.7 billion from state funds.

This week, state leaders announced a $1,446 salary increase for teachers and a $1,000 bonus for education support professionals.

This week, Utah’s legislative and executive branches released updated revenue estimates for the fiscal year 2025-26, indicating a 3.5% economic growth.

As artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy become increasingly important, lawmakers are taking action to ensure strong consumer protections and responsible technology use.

The Transient Room Tax (TRT) is crucial for tourism in Utah because it helps fund essential infrastructure and services that directly benefit tourists. Read why it’s important.

In Utah, base budgets serve as the starting point for the state’s annual budgeting process. They represent the ongoing funding levels for state agencies and programs, based on the previous year’s appropriations, before any new spending decisions or cuts are made.