Talking to younger millennials & Gen Z - I hear a similar refrain. They feel fundamental pieces of the American Dream are out of reach. Something like “I’ll never own a home so why not buy the $10 drink”. I think the economic pessimism also applies to the surge in online

Last Friday we held an Affordability Roundtable in Draper, UT, where we had great conversations in a packed room about housing, energy, jobs & more. Utah families deserve solutions that keep our state affordable & strong.

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🚨 The Trump admin just yanked $62M in solar grants for Utah, cutting off clean, affordable energy for rural towns, tribal lands, and low-income families. Communities lose lower bills + energy security while fossil fuels win.

SD just lost a $1M/year solar project — and the Big Beautiful Bill is making sure it won’t be the last. In Walworth County, locals supported the solar farm, but new zoning laws and anti-renewable rhetoric shut it down. Now, with federal solar funding slashed, rural communities

Wind accounts for more than half of South Dakota’s total energy production. The Inflation Reduction Act spurred the construction of two solar parks in the state which produced enough energy to power 50,000 average US homes! But since Trump took office, red districts have lost

Save the date! Join us for on the first stop of the UTST Listening Tour in Cache Valley, UT on Wednesday, October 15. We’ll be meeting at the Logan City Library at 6 PM to talk with local leaders about issues that are impacting your communities. Register here:

“San Juan County, where around one in four residents live in poverty, stood to benefit the most from Solar for All. Parts of the Ute and Navajo reservations extend into the county as well, which have large communities without reliable water or electricity. During the COVID-19

Utahns know how to take care of their own. But when housing, electricity, and grocery bills keep going up, we deserve to ask why - and what can be done. Join us in Logan for a local listening session built on common sense, not politics. Oct 15 | 6-8PM | Logan, UT Your voice

Here’s what we know so far about the shut down: ➡️Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid payments will continue, though some claims and benefit verifications may be delayed. ➡️SNAP / WIC: SNAP recipients should receive their October 2025 payments. WIC and housing supports could

💬 What an inspiring evening in Cache Valley! Community members came together for a listening session focused on affordability challenges. We heard real stories, raised big ideas, and proposed solutions to make life more sustainable for all. Thank you to everyone who showed up

Last week’s Cache Valley Listening Session brought together over 80 community members—including 9 local elected officials—for an honest, powerful conversation about the issues that matter most. People from all walks of life sat down, shared their stories, and found common

The government may still be shut down, but that's not stopping communities like Cache Valley, UT from coming up with their own solutions for affordability issues! Check out what came out of our Listening Session on the 15th of October 🌟🌟

Thirty days without a functioning government. While the debate rages in D.C., Americans are struggling. ✅ 2 million workers have missed paychecks 🍎 41 million worry about losing food assistance 💸 Billions lost each week Real people are hurting. It’s time for leaders to put

Small businesses are feeling the squeeze from the health care standoff — but together, communities can push for change. When local owners, workers, and neighbors organize, we can make sure affordable coverage stays within reach for everyone. adn.com/opinions/2025/…

We had a great time talking with local leaders and community members at the Siouxland Summit last week! Thanks to all who made this important convening happen.

Our growing coalition of Utah workers, lawmakers, and small-business leaders is pushing hard for a prevailing-wage policy on all publicly funded construction. It’s not just about higher pay — it’s about building strong local careers, keeping tax dollars in our communities, and

🇺🇸 The 2025 American Family Survey shows something Americans across the political spectrum feel: raising a family and building a stable future is getting harder. From the cost of housing to child care to everyday essentials, families are feeling the squeeze.

New legislation shows why Utah needs a real prevailing wage for construction work. This article highlights how uneven pay on public projects hurts workers who are just trying to support their families. Every tradesperson deserves fair, reliable wages for the skilled work they do

Big thank you to State Senator Catelin Drey for partnering with us to help share this message. Collaboration like this moves rural communities forward. thewellnews.com/opinions/inves…