Utah legislators are grappling with a tight budget as they consider requests from Governor Spencer Cox to allocate millions for new programs. Amid these budgetary constraints, lawmakers have indicated that the state will not see as many tax cuts this year, attributing the limited financial leeway to a lower-than-expected budget. Updated revenue estimates are set to be announced as the Utah Legislature wraps up the fifth of seven weeks of its session. Despite the budgetary challenges and ‘fairly flat’ revenue growth, tax cuts remain a priority for Republican leaders in the legislature. Additionally, Utah has experienced a significant drop in children’s Medicaid coverage, ranking among the top five states for the largest percentage decrease, with 37,283 fewer children covered compared to the previous year.
Utah is in the top five in the nation for the largest percentage drop in children’s Medicaid coverage. 37,283 fewer Utah children have Medicaid benefits than they did a year ago. #utah https://t.co/a0j6ViG123
STORY: Utah lawmakers face ‘fairly flat’ revenue growth. Here’s what that means for the budget https://t.co/0VpSqpP2Wr via @UTNewsDispatch #utpol #utleg
It doesn't look like Utah lawmakers are going to have extra money to spend this session, but a tax cut is still a priority for Republican leaders. https://t.co/D9lcsy8Zuj
Lawmakers say Utah won't have as many tax cuts this year; reportedly a low budget is to blame. Read more on this story by clicking the link below👇 https://t.co/HNKS0r1kRa 📷Kristin Murphy, Deseret News https://t.co/GF88nae81m
Updated revenue estimates due to be announced Friday as Utah Legislature wraps up the fifth of seven weeks. | By @lisarileyroche https://t.co/QbaEaE9ztE
Legislators face a tight budget amid requests from Gov. Spencer Cox to allocate millions for new programs. | By @BrighamTomco https://t.co/9driXIfwT9