Checking In At The Legislature:
2022 May Update

• Cutting Taxes: Over the past four years, I have worked to cut taxes by $350 million for Utahns.
• Supporting Education: I am a strong advocate for properly funding quality education, voting to increase funding by 9%.
• Preserving Water: I have supported and passed six bills to preserve water and ensure Utah has access to enough clean water. 

In this Issue:

• Utah Named State with Best Economic Outlook
• Drought Update
• Outdoor Recreation
• Utah COVID-19 Response

Utah Named State with Best Economic Outlook 

For the 15th year in a row, Utah ranked 1st in Rich States, Poor States for its economic outlook. I’m proud of our fiscally conservative, forward-looking, and business-friendly policies that have made Utah a great state to live, work, and play! 

Drought Update

Outdoor Recreation

The 2022 general session included millions of dollars in funding for one-time and ongoing outdoor recreation projects and legislation that improves how Utah plans, preserves, and prioritizes the outdoors. In addition to funding, we passed bills prioritizing the sustainable administration of outdoor recreation. Click here to read about long-term investments and upcoming outdoor recreation projects. 

Looking Forward To 2023

Last week, we made final recommendations for the 2022-23 budget fiscal year. I am working hard to ensure record-level funding for education, including a $383 million or a 9% increase in ongoing revenue. I am also working to fund water and infrastructure and provide a significant tax cut for the second consecutive year.

Utah Ranks #1 COVID-19 Response

Utah ranks #1 in a new study on states’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study measures the economy, education, and mortality. Read more about the study here.