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Utah 20th Best State To Raise a Family

Utah 20th Best State To Raise a Family

(St. George, UT) — Utah is among the top half of states to raise a family in 2025. That’s according to a new study by finance website WalletHub, which looked at 50 key indicators that were divided into five different categories. Among the indicators were health care quality, housing affordability, […]

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Advocates Are Preparing For Utah Child Care Industry Funding Ending

Advocates Are Preparing For Utah Child Care Industry Funding Ending

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Advocates are preparing for the looming crisis of childcare funding ending. Utah’s Office of Child Care is planning to reduce stabilization grants by 75-percent in October. This means child care costs are going to increase by nine percent. Voices of Utah says most child care […]

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As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle

As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Women are expected to run for office in high numbers in 2020, but many of them face financial hurdles paying for child care while they campaign. Candidates for federal office can tap their campaign accounts to pay for it, but it’s a patchwork at the […]

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Utah joins states considering campaign money for child care

Utah joins states considering campaign money for child care

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — During a record-setting year for women running for office, candidates around the country raised the question of whether campaign funds can pay for child care for working parents. While federal candidates can use it, states remain divided. In Utah on Tuesday, a panel of lawmakers […]

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