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Utah’s Bold Move to Boost Upward Mobility | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s leading the nation in upward mobility by blending smart policy, dedicated workers, and community hustle—thanks to its “one door to work” system that pairs financial aid with job training. But they’re not resting on their laurels: with $6 million set aside and a bold move to challenge federal rules, Utah’s pushing for deeper innovation. They’re frustrated by rigid federal guidelines that block experiments like tying benefits to work or offering empowerment accounts with built-in coaching. Their push aligns with a bipartisan bill, the Upward Mobility Act, that could let states test…
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