The Utah Foundation Quality of Life Index shows a 10-point decline from 2013 to 2026. Utah Foundation President Shawn Teigen says housing affordability, the cost of living, and access to good jobs are among the most pressing concerns. The most important issue is whether communities are willing to work together.

an Bammes interviews Utah Foundation Research Director Christopher Collard about the report A Tale of Two Ballots. This is the best Utah comparison available of ranked-choice and simple-plurality voting. And this is the best podcast about the report. Listen to hear a comprehensive summary.

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In a new report, Breaking the Cycle: Recidivism and Reentry in Utah, the Utah Foundation examines Utah’s efforts to prevent offenders from returning to prison after release.

Utah’s definition of recidivism differs from neighboring states. In fact, many who come back to prison for technical violations of their parole aren’t accounted for in the official numbers.

In this edition of Utah Thrives, a roundtable discussion of Utah Foundation staff and board members looks at reasons for recidivism and determined efforts to provide offenders with support and skills to keep them from returning to prison.

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