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Report: Utah Positioned for Moderate Economic Growth

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Utah’s economy remains strong, despite low consumer confidence, according to the latest economic report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The monthly report provides recent data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable framework for business and government decision-makers. Unemployment in Utah currently ranks third in the nation. Utah’s 2 percent unemployment rate is […]

Utah Defense Industry Generates $19 billion in Economic Activity

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The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute revealed that Utah’s defense industry is a vital component of the state’s diverse economy — generating over $19 billion in economic activity. The state’s local defense industry currently supports around 211,000 jobs (a number that has nearly doubled since 2015). Credit for the most significant share of growth goes […]