Inflation

Utah Republicans are helping shift the traditionally Democratic bloc of voters this election season.

The Utah System of Higher Education has voted to increase tuition at public colleges and universities in each of the last three years.

Like much of the rest of the country, people are worried about housing and inflation. That Great Salty Lake is also on Utahns’ list.

Republicans say Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will fuel inflation. But a University of Utah economics professor thinks that’s just a political talking point.

Seventeen school districts are proposing tax increases this year, ranging from 3% to 41%. How communities respond often comes down to their relationship with their district

Inflation, supply and demand, the war in Ukraine and the ease in COVID-19 restrictions all contribute to increased gas prices.

The tax bumps could start to add up for homeowners if multiple overlapping municipalities and districts ask for, and get their increases.

The pandemic led to a wave of early retirements. Now, many of those people are returning to work as the cost of living soars.

The governor said he’s asked lawmakers to “keep an open mind” on gun reform.

In a wide-ranging news conference, Cox addressed inflation and the texts between Sen. Mike Lee and the Trump White House.

The latest Utah news for Wednesday morning, April 13, 2022

We asked the editor of Utah Money Moms how best to weather this economic moment.