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UDOT installs under-mast lights statewide to enhance pedestrian safety at intersections

By Beehive State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is working to enhance pedestrian safety at intersections across the state by installing new lighting systems.

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UDOT narrows Heber Valley transport study to two alternatives following traffic update

By Beehive State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has chosen two alternatives for further examination as part of the Heber Valley Corridor Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) study.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Utah employers were approved during 2024?

By Beehive State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Utah were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Utah’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Beehive State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 12.7% of income in Utah. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Utah launches online system for brand renewals

By Beehive State News | Mar 25, 2025

The online renewal system for brand renewals is now operational at brands.utah.gov, providing a new option for those who received their 2025 brand renewal notices earlier this month.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 11 petitions in Utah throughout 2024

By Beehive State News | Mar 24, 2025

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.

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Utah expands V2X tech in snowplows for better road safety

By Beehive State News | Mar 20, 2025

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.

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Utah and Wyoming allow brands as ID for interstate cattle movement

By Beehive State News | Mar 19, 2025

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.

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Utah's individual income tax revenue reached $2.1 billion in Q4, 2023

By Beehive State News | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Utah reached $2.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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12 basketball players from Utah to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Beehive State News | Mar 18, 2025

Provo has the most players of any city representing Utah in the tournament.

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Utah has 18 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Beehive State News | Mar 17, 2025

American Fork has the most players of any city representing Utah in the tournament.

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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 81 H-1B petitions in Utah throughout 2024

By Beehive State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 81 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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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UDOT identifies preferred plan for Kimball Junction traffic improvements

By Beehive State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed mobility and safety enhancements in Park City near Kimball Junction.

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Utah seeks applications for 2025 specialty crop block grant

By Beehive State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced the call for grant proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.

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Utah legislature passes bills benefiting small businesses

By Beehive State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Utah State Legislature concluded its 2025 session on March 7.

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Utah ranks 51st highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 12.7% in 2022

By Beehive State News | Mar 13, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 12, 2025

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?

By Beehive State News | Mar 10, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 7, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 6, 2025

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.