Utah
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Press Release
Southwest Public Policy Institute Joins Atlas Network
“We’re looking forward to working closely with the Atlas Network team as we expand the scope of our work.”
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Policy Brief
Draining the Swamp, from a Distance
What states are doing to combat D.C.’s dysfunction
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Policy Brief
What About the ‘Megadrought’?
On the Arizona-California border, the Colorado River below the Palo Verde Dam is running at 110 percent of its median flow. Utah is “having an astounding winter,” and “in certain watersheds, it’s breaking records.” In New…
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Policy Brief
It’s Time to Ditch the Double Tax
Taxing corporate income is counterproductive — more states should learn from Texas and Nevada
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Policy Brief
A Tale of Two Policy Models
Job-creation in the region is surging again — excluding California and New Mexico, of course.
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Policy Brief
Let the Sessions (and the Spending) Begin!
All eight states of the American Southwest are, or will soon be, in session. Will legislators return budget surpluses to inflation-battered taxpayers, or launch spend-a-thons?
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Op-Ed
Proposed Rail Acquisition Undermines American Competition and Economic Growth
At this time of uncertainty in the global marketplace, it is imperative to promote competitive and efficient supply chain solutions for the good of American economic security and competitive markets.
Originally published inThe Center Square
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Policy Brief
Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment
Solar is a bust, even in the sun-drenched Southwest. If it can’t make it here, it can’t make it anywhere.
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Policy Brief
SPPI Job Index: Dark Clouds Are Gathering
Today’s fresh employment numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics are concerning.