Major points in Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s address

Published: Wednesday, Jan. 23 2008 12:37 a.m. MST

Major points in Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s address:

Economy: Utah has nation's premier economy, the governor says. Income tax rates were lowered last session, but he made no mention of a tax cut this year.

Health care: 300,000 Utahns are without insurance. Huntsman said the state needs to create a framework for a major, multi-year overhaul of the system.

Education: Utah's teacher shortage doubled this year to 400, Huntsman said. The state needs to continue to increase teacher pay, help provide year-round contracts for math and science teachers and graduate more educators.

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