I don't think it has been mentioned here but there is legislation making the works at the State Capitol to get the United States Office of Management and Budget to review the MSA designations for the Wasatch Front.
State Legislators would like the United States Office of Management and Budget to consolidate the 3 MSA's along the Wasatch Front into 1 as that better reflects the actual impact. They understand that neither the Provo nor Ogden MSA's would exist without Salt Lake and that because of how the population is stretched that it may never be possible for the commuting patterns to meet nor exceed the requirements for a single MSA designation.
The Legislators also agree that the way the MSA's are calculated is a disservice to the Wasatch Front as it makes the area appear (on paper at least) smaller and less connected than it actually is. This can make it harder for the Wasatch Front to compete for corporate expansions and relocations because of how it is displayed.
The current bill and request is found here:
https://le.utah.gov/~2018/bills/static/HCR014.html
Depending on how it is received, additional changes may be done.
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