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Utah Economy

Thousands of Utahns must choose between buying food or paying rent, study shows

SALT LAKE CITY - More than half of the quarter-million Utahns who got help from local food pantries last year had to choose between buying food and paying their rent or mortgage. And 42 percent of those receiving emergency food supplies are children, according to the most detailed survey ever completed on Utah Food Bank clients. Ref. Source 5

Economy Utah

Governor Herbert: Utah on road to economic recovery

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah is on the road to economic recovery, Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday in his first State of the State speech since being elected governor. Ref. Source 1

Utah Economy History & Civil Business Politics

Utah the best state for business

Utah's energy costs, which are 31 percent below the national average, and its 5 percent corporate tax rate helped it top neighboring states, Forbes said. Employment grew 0.6 percent on average over the past five years. Forbes measured states on six categories, including costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, current economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life. Ref. Source 3

Economy Utah

I thought they were going to say that Utahan's consumer practices make them an easy sell but the reasons Forbes gave are good too.

Economy Utah

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Utah employment

On Wednesday there were more than 3,600 jobs posted on KSL.com. The Utah Department of Workforce Services, which also maintains a job board for the state, had more than 18,000 postings. Ref. Source 8

Utah Economy

Utah congressional delegation sees long days ahead on 'fiscal cliff' talks

Some members of Utah's congressional delegation aren't optimistic about a solution to the stalemated negotiations. Ref. Source 7

Utah Economy

State of Utah may see a $200 million revenue surplus

Utah is on track to see a one-time revenue surplus of up to $200 million, according to a report. Ref. Source 2

Utah Economy Politics Business Civil & History

Utah has the 11th most stable economy in the country. So who's better?

Utah, according to Georgia State University's Sarah Arnett, has the 11th most stable economy in the country. Ref. Source 1