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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.

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Governor Cox appoints Kelly Pehrson as interim agriculture commissioner

By Beehive State News | Mar 6, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 4, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 3, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 3, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 2, 2025

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

By Beehive State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.3% of income in Utah, providing an average of $2,543 per capita to residents.