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More people means more travel–what to do about it Utah is a land of opportunities, including jobs, education, recreation, and more. But it’s not enough for these opportunities to simply exist. They must be easy to get to. How easily Utahns can travel from place to place impacts their employment options, free time, household budgets, stress levels, and overall quality

Utah water – how to preserve this precious resource as population grows Utah’s diverse landscape, from impressive mountain vistas to stunning red rock formations, sets the stage for a wide range of recreation opportunities and economic advantages. Perhaps less acknowledged but more important, though, is how Utah’s unique topography provides life-sustaining water for communities, agriculture, wildlife, and more.  Well-positioned mountains

Delicate Arch. Angels Landing. Bear Lake. The Golden Spoke trail network. Liberty Park. Utah’s open spaces and recreational opportunities offer world-class reprieve for residents and visitors alike. As Utah’s natural beauty attracts more residents and visitors, recreation sites can be overwhelmed and new development can crowd out open space. How cities are built will impact access to recreation and open space now

Natural outdoor beauty, countless recreation options, strong families, connected communities, and a vibrant economy are just some of the things that make Utah special. And what makes Utah great is also what makes Utah grow. State and local leaders recognize the need to plan for the challenges that come with growth and welcome suggestions and input from the public through

SALT LAKE CITY (June 2, 2021) — To address air quality concerns and protect employee safety, eligible state employees will surge remote work on bad air quality and other special circumstance days, such as blizzard conditions. Thursday, June 3, will be the first Surge Remote Work day due to a mandatory action forecast. “Remote work presents a cost-effective solution to

SALT LAKE CITY (May 26, 2021) — The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) released a remote work guide to inform executive branch agency efforts to maintain benefits of remote work as many employees return to their assigned offices. Utah led the nation in implementing a remote work pilot program in the spring of 2019. Successes include improved air

SALT LAKE CITY (May 24, 2021) — The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) recently completed a study of executive branch state employees, their wages, and demographic and workplace characteristics such as gender, minority status, tenure, and work performed in order to inform efforts to narrow the gender pay gap. The study contains four key findings suggesting that while,

SALT LAKE CITY (May 10, 2021) — Responsive government requires long-term vision. Recent reorganization of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (formerly the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget) will streamline planning, budgeting, operational efficiencies, and economic functions as our state experiences rapid growth. “Utah benefits from proactive leadership,” Executive Director Sophia DiCaro shared. “As our state’s population grows