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Read stories about the impact of United Way of Salt Lake’s work to improve basic needs and education outcomes in our community.

Action Alert: Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten
By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director In 2007 the Legislature authorized a four-year Optional Extended-Day Kindergarten (OEK) pilot program that…
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Policy Matters Update
By: Elizabeth Garbe Public Policy Director Last week Executive Appropriations approved recommendations from each of the Sub-Appropriations Committees. The base budget, which…
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Tuesday Tip- Got Kids?
TIP: Got kids? Don’t miss out on tax credits for households with children! Child Tax Credit With the Child Tax…
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First National Bank LIVES UNITED
By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Davis County is rich with community minded companies both large and…
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Holly Refinery LIVES UNITED
By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Holly Refinery is located in Woods Cross and is one of…
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Utility Trailer Company LIVES UNITED
By: Jim Young Regional Director, Davis and Tooele County Davis County is rich with community minded companies both large and…
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Congratulations!
Congratulations on your years of service to United Way of Salt Lake and our community! By: Rebecca Dutson Chief Operating…
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Tuesday Finance Tip
TIP: It’s tax time! Don’t let taxes overwhelm you. Hop on to the IRS’s website and browse the wealth of…
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Policy Matters: Week Two Update
Today marks the second week of the 2011 Legislative Session and some of the top conversations will continue to be about the budget. All Appropriation…
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Thank You Legislators for Listening
By: Karima Shaver Company Relations, Biotron Laboratories Women’s Philanthropic Network “Attending the Legislative Breakfast last Thursday was enlightening. At times…
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Policy Matters
2011 General Session is Underway! Welcome to the 2011 Legislative General Session Policy Matters weekly update. For the next 45…
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2011 Legislative Preview Breakfast
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