Browsing: Utah

Ogden, UT – Utah is emerging as a leading hub for innovation in the United States, recently earning the top spot in the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Innovation Intelligence Index. This prestigious ranking places Utah ahead of other states in terms of innovation capacity and outcomes, a testament to the state’s successful blend of industry, education, and workforce development. The Innovation Intelligence Index, which measures the core components of innovation—including human capital, business dynamics, employment, productivity, and economic well-being—played a crucial role in Utah’s high ranking. According to the study, the state’s achievements in these areas are supported by…

Ogden, UT – Gov. Spencer Cox announced a coordinated effort by the state government to support the incoming presidential administration’s priorities on illegal immigration. The initiative will be led by the Utah Department of Public Safety and the Utah Department of Corrections, with a focus on enhancing collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to identify, incarcerate, and deport illegal immigrants who have committed crimes and pose a threat to public safety. The effort will be guided by five key priorities: 1. Identify additional “intercept points” in the criminal justice system where individuals arrested for crimes can be identified as illegal…