Utah Foundation

70% of the Utah Foundation staff and interns like candy corn, leaving only 30% who think it tastes like soap. 🌽👻🎃

Crime is a concern for many Utahns. It should come as little surprise that the issue ranked of some importance among voters responding to the 2024 Utah Priorities Project survey. Nonetheless, crime rates have been steadily in decline for decades – except violent crime in Utah. 🚨 Read more in the 2024 Utah Priorities Project’s 13th research brief: https://lnkd.in/ghnYsdpb

Utahns spend about 23 minutes getting to work each day. 🚗 Most drive alone. 🚙 Over 16% – the next largest group – work from home. Read the research brief for more about transportation in Utah, including road usage charges, revenue sources, other types of transportation, and what Utahns want: https://lnkd.in/gEwucVBA

When we're not diving into data or discussing policy, you can find us soaking up some sun, exploring Utah’s amazing outdoors, and recharging in nature! 🏞️ We believe in the power of stepping outside, getting grounded, and touching some grass.🌱✨

Join us Monday for a townhall event bringing together Utah’s US House and Senate candidates to discuss pressing climate issues affecting our state. 🌍🌎🌏 The Utah Priorities Project shows that Utahns have differing opinions about what to do about our climate. So let's talk about it. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/g5a28pRm

Utah voter responses to the Utah Priorities Project survey suggest that a focus on services is more important than preventing camping and loitering. 🏕️ There are, however, substantial variations in responses across the political spectrum. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gt66du6i

Two-thirds of Utah voters consider immigration to be essential to America’s national identity. Past surveys, however, show that voters do differentiate between authorized and unauthorized immigrants. 👨👩👧👦 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwbZ6ADr

Voters need nonpartisan information to make informed decisions about hotly debated issues. Two amendments stand out as the most contentious. Amendments A and D have been voided. Nonetheless, this report helps people understand these issues and the controversy surrounding them. It also helps voters see through the spin from proponents and opponents. The report also clearly explains the relationship of the companion legislation to the amendments. Read our report here: https://lnkd.in/gYgWW3NP

What would it look like if you were fully engaged in the world around you? In your work? In your family? In your friendships? How would your life change? In this week’s episode of 92,000 Hours, Shawn Teigen of the Utah Foundation talks to us about engagement. He shares how curiosity keeps him engaged in his day-to-day life and connects him more deeply with the people – and world – around him. The episode is available now on all major podcasting platforms, YouTube, and on our website at https://lnkd.in/gWaPyrUg #engagement #curiosity #changemakers #leadership #podcast 

Taxes and government spending was an important issue to voters in the 2024 Utah Priorities Project survey. Preferences varied by gender, income, and political affiliation. For instance, women prefer to fund education and health care with hypothetical windfall funds. 💸 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWeiTevi