Report: Utah jobs down 75,400 since May of 2019
Utah's employment summary for May shows the number of jobs declined by 4.8% from May of 2019.
Most Larry H. Miller Megaplex theaters to reopen with new rules in place
After three months of temporary closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres is resuming modified business operations effective Thursday, June 18, throughout most Utah Megaplex locations from Logan to St. George.
Center for Democracy and Technology challenges Trump social media executive order
The Center for Democracy and Technology on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging an executive order by President Donald Trump seeking to limit legal protections of social media companies that censure or edit user posts.
Report: Utah’s new unemployment claims down 12% from week prior, up 455% from 2019...
Utah's unemployment benefits claims for the week of May 10 to 16 were down 12% from the week prior, according to newly released figures from the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
Officials: New unemployment claims down; rate still 701% of average for 2019
The number of new unemployment claims filed April 26 through May 2 was down 23% from the week prior, but was still 701% of the average weekly claims filed in 2019.
Meat shortage: Costco, Kroger, others limit fresh meat purchases at stores
Panic shopping and shutdowns at meat production plants are prompting major grocery chains to limit the number of fresh meat products customers can buy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Utah officials: New unemployment claims down from last week; $63M benefits paid to claimants...
The Department of Workforce Services has released unemployment numbers for the week of April 19 to 25.
FTC warns 3 multi-level marketers in Utah about false claims their products treat COVID-19
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sent letters to 10 multi-level marketing companies, including three MLMs based in Utah, warning them about claims that their products are able to treat or prevent the coronavirus.
Utah State Liquor Store in Moab closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Utah State Liquor Store in Moab has been closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Report: New unemployment claims down from previous week
The number of new claims filed for Utah unemployment benefits between April 12 and 18 was 19,751, which is down 4,420, 18%, from the previous week.
Ethanol production plummets as people drive less during pandemic
Ethanol plants across the country are shutting down due to greatly reduced demand for gasoline as Americans stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Utah’s weekly unemployment claims top 33K
Utah's new unemployment claims for the week of March 29 to April 4 reached 33,076, a report released Thursday says.
Utah’s 2 week total for unemployment claims nearly equal to all those filed in...
The number of unemployment claims filed in Utah in the last two weeks is almost equal to the claims filed in all 52 weeks of 2019.
Salt Lake County launches Business Relief Hotline amid coronavirus pandemic
The Salt Lake County COVID-19 Economic Impact & Recovery Team is launching a free Business Relief Hotline for all Salt Lake County-based businesses to access and receive immediate resource guidance, as well provide a live outlet to ask questions.