H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 11 petitions in Utah throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Utah submitted 11 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Utah expands V2X tech in snowplows for better road safety
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is expanding its use of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology by installing it in 100 additional snowplows across the state.
Utah and Wyoming allow brands as ID for interstate cattle movement
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Wyoming Livestock Board have reached an agreement allowing cattle brands to serve as official identification for cattle moving between Utah and Wyoming.
- Utah's individual income tax revenue reached $2.1 billion in Q4, 2023
- Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 81 H-1B petitions in Utah throughout 2024
- UDOT identifies preferred plan for Kimball Junction traffic improvements
- Utah seeks applications for 2025 specialty crop block grant
- Utah legislature passes bills benefiting small businesses
Utah ranks 51st highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 12.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 12.7% of income in Utah—ranking it the least dependent among U.S. states.
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Utah ranks 51st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $7,551 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Utah received an average of $7,551 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in the nation.
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Utah employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?
In 2024, 102 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Utah, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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NFIB jobs report reveals weakening job creation for February
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest monthly Jobs Report, revealing a decline in job creation for February.
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Analysis: Utah among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Beehive State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Utah is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Governor Cox appoints Kelly Pehrson as interim agriculture commissioner
Governor Spencer Cox has appointed Kelly Pehrson as the Interim Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), effective March 8, 2025.
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UDOT completes girder placement for new interchange in Lehi
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has completed the placement of bridge girders for a new interchange at 2100 North and Redwood Road in Lehi.
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Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 111 H-1B petitions in Utah throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Utah submitted 111 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Utah: Residents received $4.45 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.2% of income in Utah, providing an average of $1,317 per capita to residents.
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Utah: Medicare dependency reached 2.8% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 2.8% of income in Utah, providing an average of $1,655 per capita to residents.
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Utah: Social Security made up 4.3% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.3% of income in Utah, providing an average of $2,543 per capita to residents.
