Utah Jobs Agenda
The Utah economy is poised to lead the nation. We have the workforce, infrastructure and pro-business policies to make it happen. These economic fundamentals, when combined with purposeful and effective business leadership, will help create 150,000 Utah jobs in the next five years. Here is our ten-point plan:
Over the next five years we will:
Education – Ensure that 90 percent of 3rd and 6th graders achieve reading and math proficiency and that two-thirds of Utahns have a certificate, degree or equivalent endorsement in a skilled trade or academic pursuit by 2020.
Transportation – Invest $4 billion in transportation infrastructure.
International – Double the value of international merchandise exports.
Energy – Invest $1 billion in Utah’s energy economy.
Business costs – Secure a third or better ranking among states for the cost of doing business.
Statewide corporate recruitment – Land three regional headquarters.
Immigration – Create a federally-approved, employer-sponsored work program.
Tax policy – Make incremental improvements in the efficiency, fairness and stability of the Utah tax structure.
Air quality – Attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards.
Rural development – Create a private-led business partnership with representatives of rural Utah.
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