Affordability

In other news, less than 10% of Utah renters can afford to buy a home, according to a new study. And, a new shuttle connecting Moab and Arches National Park opened on Wednesday.

The report found that most Americans support unions, but many who want a contract can't because of federal and state labor laws. Corporations have lobbied against unions for decades.

New Mexico is shielding residents from increases in Affordable Care Act monthly premiums. Meanwhile, enrollment numbers in Wyoming — and most other states — are taking a steep dip.

Licensed childcare providers meet only about 36% of the need in Utah, with rural communities being hit harder. That means that even if childcare were free, many would still not have access.

A new study looked at how basic living expenses in the U.S. have changed since 2019, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflationary surge of 2022-23.