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From left to right, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Chief Economist Phil Dean, President Natalie Gochnour and Chief of Staff Jennifer Robinson speak to reporters at the release of “The New Utah” report, Oct. 9, 2023.

Prosperity, population growth and housing are the forces shaping a ‘New Utah’

Sean Higgins

Six key factors, identified in a new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, have influenced how the state has grown in recent years.

Policy experts say Utah’s shift toward slightly older parents could be a reaction to other factors — like increases in housing expenses and cost of living.

Business & Economy

Parents in their late 20s helped Utah’s falling fertility rate finally hit a plateau

Sean Higgins

A new analysis from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows a sizable increase in parents between the ages of 25 and 29 between 2020-2021.

A baby's hand grasps the finger of an adult's thumb.

News

A New Era In Utah: What's Behind The State's Record-Low Fertility Rate

David Fuchs

After a decade-long decline, Utah’s fertility rate is at an all-time low.For the first time in recorded history of the Beehive State, the average number…

A raw turkey sits on a counter next to a sink.

News Briefs

News Brief: Fertility, Turkeys & Protecting Women And Children

KUER News

Wednesday evening, November 27, 2019Note: KUER will not publish News Briefs on Thursday, November 28 because of Thanksgiving Day. We wish you a safe and…

News

U Apologizes to Family for Sperm Mix-Up

Andrea Smardon

The University of Utah announced Thursday the findings of an investigation into allegations of sperm donation tampering by a former lab employee. Texas…