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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Utah County has emerged as the fastest-growing region in the state, according to new data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. From July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, the county added 21,853 new residents, accounting for nearly 43% of the state’s total population growth during the period. This surge in residents is reshaping local communities, especially in places like Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Springs, a once small community now facing rapid expansion, is taking a proactive approach to managing its growth. As new residents flock to the area, the city has prioritized a three-tiered…

Ogden, Utah — In a controversial move, the Utah State Legislature has passed a bill that will prohibit transgender students from living in dorms that correspond with their gender identity. The measure, which passed both chambers with veto-proof majorities, is set to head to the desk of Republican Governor Spencer Cox, who has previously expressed support for such restrictions. Under the newly passed bill, transgender students at Utah’s public colleges and universities will only be allowed to reside in gendered spaces such as dormitories, locker rooms, and bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth. However, transgender students will…