State of Utah
Recent News About State of Utah
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Utah’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 12.7% of income in Utah. How does this compare to historical figures?
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12 basketball players from Utah to play in NCAA women’s tournament
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
American Fork has the most players of any city representing Utah in the tournament.
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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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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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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.
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Utah: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Utah, providing an average of $874 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Utah among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Beehive State News shows that Utah is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Utah ranks 39th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $2,421,500
In 2023, Utah received $2,421,500 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 39th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Utah one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Beehive State News shows that Utah is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In Utah, 55 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Utah registered 55 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Utah receives 1 EDA grant totaling $200,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Utah received one grant totaling $200,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Utah receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,381,500 for planning in 2023
Utah received one grant totaling $1,381,500 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Utah receives 4 EDA grants totaling $840,000 for public works in 2023
Utah received four grants totaling $840,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Utah one of 25 states banning 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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Utah's license tax revenue up 20% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Utah collected $120 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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In Utah, 47 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Utah registered 47 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).