Legislative Alerts

Legislative alerts are timely announcements summing up recent or upcoming University-related activity in the Utah Legislature (such as important bills in the Capital Facilities and Higher Education subcommittees), with information about University priorities, press coverage, upcoming votes, and legislators to contact. Legislative alerts are e-mailed to advocates during each legislative session. To become an advocate for the University of Utah, register here.

January 23, 2009: Addressing Budget Shortfalls Prudently

We must convey to our legislators: Be cautious in making cuts to higher education, especially our flagship Research I institution, the University of Utah. We are not merely another state expense but an investment line in the legislative budget. More...

February 3, 2009: Legislative Talking Points (pdf file)

Legislative Session 2009

The 2009 legislative session began on January 26. Updates about the University of Utah’s funding priorities and other activities will be made during the session. Check back often!