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Ogden, UT – In his annual State of the State address on Thursday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox called on lawmakers and residents to embrace a renewed commitment to growth and innovation. Speaking to a packed chamber at the Utah Capitol, Cox framed the speech as a call to action for the state to once again embody the pioneering spirit that shaped its early history. “The time for building is now,” Cox said, highlighting what he described as a growing gap between America’s ideals and its recent actions, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, housing, and technology. He emphasized that the…

Salt Lake City, Utah — The dream of flying over rush-hour traffic in an electric air taxi is inching closer to reality, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership announced this week. BETA Technologies, a pioneering electric aircraft manufacturer, has teamed up with 47G | Utah Aerospace & Defense to bring air taxi services and charging infrastructure to the state. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, marks a significant step in Utah’s push toward integrating aerial mobility into its transportation system. The electric air taxis, capable of carrying up to five passengers or 1,250 pounds of cargo, are designed to revolutionize travel in…