Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state’s success: families led by married parents.
The Legislature is advancing policies that would incentivize marriage, support young children and prevent elected leaders from passing policies that could negatively impact family structure.
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