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Utah Economics News

In Utah, economics news means state and regional growth, employment data, state budget and tax policy, and housing costs. Coverage here follows how the statewide economy is performing and the policy choices shaping it.


Inflation

Live Poll

Are you concerned that changes in gas prices will impact your household budget this month?

Inflation

Utah Average Gas Price Dips One Cent

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline now sits at $4.77.

Utah Average Gas Price Dips One Cent

Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Utah Medical Products Raises Quarterly Dividend 1.6%

The medical device maker lifted its quarterly payout to $0.315 per share as third-quarter sales declined.


Employment

Live Poll

Is it currently becoming harder for small-scale farms in your area to stay in business?

Employment

Utah Farmers Faced Growing Labor Shortages

Rising operational costs and competition from the construction industry have tightened the state's agricultural workforce.

Utah Farmers Faced Growing Labor Shortages

Regional Economics

Live Poll

Do you believe federal tax incentive programs effectively encourage helpful development in your community?

Regional Economics

Governor Cox Nominated Utah Opportunity Zones

The state recommended 11 neighborhoods in Salt Lake County for federal tax incentives to spur investment.

Governor Cox Nominated Utah Opportunity Zones

Utah economics reporting spans the Legislature's budget and tax decisions, labor market and employment figures, housing affordability, and the industries driving statewide growth. Coverage reaches from the Wasatch Front metro areas to the rural counties, tracking how conditions differ across the state. Population growth and in-migration show up in nearly every economic story here, from housing demand to school funding. Energy, technology and tourism are the sectors that most often set the direction of the state's economy.