Published December 17, 2020 at 9:38 AM MST Listen • 4:38
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Utah received a C+ for the current state of its infrastructure, which includes everything from bridges and roads, to drinking water and hazardous waste. This story and more in the Thursday morning news brief.
Thursday morning, December 17, 2020
State
State Legislature Predicts Tax Revenue Increase
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah’s tax revenue will increase 1.5% during this fiscal year, and 6.5% next year, according to projections released Wednesday by the State Legislature, Tax Commission and the governor’s office. The Legislature’s Chief Economist Andrea Wilko said federal stimulus payments have helped Utah weather this economic storm caused by the pandemic. The full Legislature reconvenes Jan. 19 and plans to pass a budget based on the new revenue projections.