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

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.

By Beehive State News | Mar 27, 2025

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

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.

By Beehive State News | Mar 26, 2025

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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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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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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 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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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.

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Utah: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Beehive State News | Feb 28, 2025

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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32 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Utah in 2024

By Beehive State News | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Utah submitted 32 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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UDOT announces lane closures affecting weekend travel in Utah and Salt Lake counties

By Beehive State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has issued a reminder for drivers in Utah and Salt Lake counties to prepare for potential travel disruptions due to ongoing construction projects.

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Utah sees 20 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024

By Beehive State News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 20 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 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 employs ultrasonic testing for Salt Lake County bridge inspection

By Beehive State News | Feb 10, 2025

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews recently employed ultrasonic testing to inspect a bridge in Salt Lake's "Spaghetti Bowl."