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House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

Utah lawmakers want to fix higher education. Here’s their plan.

Jan 27, 2025 · 15m

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Utah House Majority Leader Jeff Moss and Rep. Karen Peterson sit down to discuss House Bill 265, titled Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment. The bill, which is advancing through the Utah Legislature, aims to make college more affordable, accessible, and relevant for students while maximizing the return on investment for Utah taxpayers. Moss and Peterson, both leaders in the higher ed space, talk about key reforms to higher education, including reallocating funds from underperforming programs to high-demand fields, and the impact these changes will have on Utah’s workforce and economy.