Utah Governor proposes $30.6B budget, key focus on eliminating Social Security tax for seniors.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has proposed a $30.6 billion budget for fiscal 2026, focusing on eliminating the state's tax on Social Security benefits, which would save about 150,000 Utahns around $950 annually but cost the state $143.8 million. The budget also includes funding for energy development, homelessness initiatives, and public education, with specific allocations for senior services like "aging in place" programs and Meals on Wheels. The Utah Legislature will convene on January 21 to review the budget.

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