Panels

The Better Utah Institute regularly hosts panels and forums in an effort to increase public dialogue on important issues. We invite public officials, policymakers, and other influential individuals to participate in these balanced and informative discussions.

Watch The Recap: 2025 Legislative Preview

2025 Legislative Session Preview

Featured Panelists:

Piper Christian: Air quality & Climate Policy Associate at Stewardship Utah
Bonnie Billings: Director of Campaigns & Elections at Utah Education Association
Marina Lowe: Policy Director at Equality Utah
Nat Williams: Democracy Policy Associate at Stewardship Utah

2024 Post-Election Recap

Thursday November 14, 2024

Utah’s Post-Election Recap

Some of Utah’s top political reporters provide an in-depth analysis of Utah elections results and how national politics will affect us in the Beehive state.

Panelists:

Sage Miller (KUER)
Robert Gehrke (Salt Lake Tribune)
Katie McKellar (Deseret News)

Moderator: Jeff Merchant, Better Utah Institute

Organized by: Better Utah Institute

Watch The Recorded Panel:

Wednesday September 18th, 2024

What’s on Your Ballot: Constitutional Amendment A

State Income Tax & Education Funding

Constitutional Amendment A asks voters if they would like to remove the earmark on state income tax that reserves its use to public education, higher education and services for children and people with disabilities. If voters approve an amendment to the Utah State Constitution lifting the earmark, state lawmakers will eliminate the state portion of the sales tax on food.

Panelists: