Utah's health and life sciences sector isn't just a growth story—it's a testament to the state's commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and advancing scientific progress. In recent years, Utah has emerged as a formidable player in the biotech arena, driven by a combination of talent, research, and a supportive ecosystem.

The visual data array conveys the interplay between housing costs and homelessness across different states, honing in on Utah. Here's the detailed analysis of the insights it offers:

Utah’s technical colleges – Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden-Weber, Southwest, Tooele, and Uintah Basin – ended the recent legislative session with 5.3% growth in funding for the upcoming budget year. These eight institutions across the state provide competency-based education and training programs for adults and high school students, offering flexible programming and scheduling to meet the needs of the state’s present and future workforce. Degree-granting institutions, in contrast, offer four-year programs for bachelor degrees and sometimes advanced degrees.

The Legislature wrapped up its annual session on Friday with a final budget for next year of $29.4 billion. Among the millions of dollars in new funding heading out into the state are initiatives large and small to support Utah’s business community and continue driving the best state economy in the nation.

The latest state revenue estimates reveal important trends for Utah's economy, impacting strategic planning and forecasting for businesses.