The Better Utah Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit that educates Utahns on issues of public concern and increases civic engagement.
Our Work

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Staying engaged starts with understanding what’s happening in our state and community. An easy and effective way to be informed is to sign up for our regular emails and newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Get Engaged
Learn the fundamentals of civic engagement and how our local government works.
Get ready for the next election by learning all about the voting process.
Find out more about a key process that helps determine the progress we make each decade.
Brush up on how the Legislature transforms ideas into laws and how you can contribute.
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Contact Your Lawmakers
Send your lawmakers a message about an issue that is important to you and stay involved in the decisions that impact your community. Remember that decisions are made by those that show up.
Know who represents you
Find Your State Representatives
Look up your state representatives and learn more about them. Follow them on social media or lookup what legislation they have worked on or proposed.
