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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
UT students could get a bachelor's degree in just 3 years
A new degree program could grant students across the Utah System of Higher Education a bachelor's degree in just three years. Geoffrey Landward…
Utah Food Bank opens two pantries on Navajo Nation
Utah Food Bank is expanding in San Juan County, and has announced the opening of two new pantries that will help support residents of the Navajo …
Report: Mending the pathway from college to workforce
A new report from WGU Labs, a nonprofit affiliate of Western Governors University based in Millcreek, Utah, is shedding light on the importance of …
As UT diaper needs grow, help is available
Inadequate diaper supply can jeopardize Utahn's ability to advance financially. That is according to Vic Velivis, the founder and executive director …
Low-Income Utahns Lag on Broadband Access
Gov. Spencer Cox has announced a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which aims to get more Utahns …
Poll: Voters Favor Policies that Hold Pharmacy Benefit Managers Accountable
Increasing prescription drug prices is a reality impacting many Utahns - and a new national poll finds bipartisan support among voters for Congression…
Report: Popular 'Peeps' May Contain Dangerous Dye
Pink and purple "Peeps" are popular Easter treats, but consumer health experts warn they contain a dye that has been linked to cancer and Attention …
Survey: 70% of Small Businesses Give Government Programs Grade of 'C' or Below
A Goldman Sachs survey finds that 70% of small business owners give the federal government a grade of "C or below" for the effectiveness of programs…
Avian Flu Takes Big Toll on UT Turkey Farms
About 700,000 turkeys across 18 Utah farms have to be euthanized following an outbreak of the avian flu. Bailee Woolstenhulme, public information …
Study: Skyrocketing Housing Costs Putting the Squeeze on Utah Renters
The average cost of keeping a roof over your head in Utah's metro areas is a lot more than it used to be - if you're renting. A recent University …
Groups to Build EV Charging Stations Across Rural Utah, Western States
Electric vehicles (EVs) are an economical and environmentally friendly way to get from Point A to Point B, but the lack of charging stations often …
Advocates Say Officials Need to Act Now to Keep Utah Kids Insured
With the end of the pandemic-driven public-health emergency looming, a new report reveals that millions of children in Utah and elsewhere are at risk …