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Q3 2023 Tax Revenue: Utah collects $1.5 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By Beehive State News | Apr 3, 2024

Utah collected $1.5 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 1.5% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Which type of Utah companies were inspected the most by FDA in March?

By Beehive State News | Apr 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Utah in March.

Utah experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of March 2024

By Beehive State News | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, Utah experienced a 21.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $484,026

By Beehive State News | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Utah during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $484,026, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Utah collects $85 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Beehive State News | Mar 30, 2024

Utah collected $85 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Utah’s combined tax revenues up 0.2% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Beehive State News | Mar 29, 2024

Utah collected $4 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Utah’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 34% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Beehive State News | Mar 27, 2024

Utah collected $1.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Utah’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 36.3% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Beehive State News | Mar 26, 2024

Utah collected $1.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 162.3% more home purchase loans in Utah in Q4 2023

By Beehive State News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 648 VA home purchases in Utah in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $323.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 648 home purchase loans in Utah in Q4 2023

By Beehive State News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 648 VA home purchase loans issued in Utah in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $323.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

6 basketball players from Utah to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Beehive State News | Mar 20, 2024

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

16 basketball players from Utah to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Beehive State News | Mar 19, 2024

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

Utah ranked 25th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Beehive State News | Mar 16, 2024

Utah ranked 25th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Utah inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Beehive State News | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Utah experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

AG Sean Reyes: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Beehive State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Sean Reyes (R-Utah) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 831 home loans in Utah totaling $403.2 million in Q4 2023

By Beehive State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 831 home loans totaling $403.2 million in Utah during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Utah declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Beehive State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Utah in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $498,577, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $485,228 in Utah for Q4 2023

By Beehive State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Utah during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $485,228, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Utah falls in Q4 2023

By Beehive State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Utah during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $485,228, a 1.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.