Observing the absence of digital devices in preschool classrooms, a U.S. Department of Education deputy secretary said that the students can have immense benefit of digital technology and absence of such equipments from the schools is a concerning issue in Salt Lake City. Libby Doggett, Head of early-childhood education office in Obama administration, visited the Granite School District’s … [Read more...]
Utah hopes of new clues to past life with discovery of ancient human remains
The archaeologists have found ancient remains of human across Utah and the state officials hope that the new findings may provide insights into how people settled into the region. According to Utah's Department of Heritage Arts, the discoveries of ancient bones happen around five to seven times each year. Geoffrey Fattah, a communications director with the department, said, "We get reports … [Read more...]
Utah Ranks Third Among States With Women On Boards
The beehive state of Utah has been hailed for being the third largest state in the US for having the percentage of self-employed women workers. The report released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Women in Business has ranked Utah third highest for having self-employed women in the United States. 44.5 percent of women are self-employed workers in Utah, the report … [Read more...]
Disappointment for Utah students, colleges, universities to hike tuition fee between 4 to 6 percent
In a disappointment for the students studying at Utah’s eight public colleges and universities, there will be 4 to 6 percent hike in tuition fee from next year. According to the reports, all the educational institutions will see a minimum of a 4 percent increase which can go up to 6 percent. Moreover, three schools including Utah State University, Snow College and the University of Utah will … [Read more...]
Utah gives green signal to medical marijuana for limited use
The Utah administration has given green signal to a new state law that allows medical use of marijuana for limited use. The decision has been hailed from all quarters with parents of Utah children with severe epilepsy cheering the move. Utah's Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has given his nod to the law and held a signing ceremony for about 50 parents and children at the state Capitol on … [Read more...]
Utah’s ski industry hails “One Wasatch” Concept
Aiming at connecting the seven ski resorts in the Central Wasatch Mountains, a new concept “One Wasatch” was announced on Wednesday with a vision to change the face of Utah’s ski industry. The decision has been welcomed from all quarters. The new concept will connect Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Canyons Resort, Brighton Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbird Ski and Summer … [Read more...]
List of important bills passed this session in Utah
The session of Utah State Legislature is finally over with the lawmakers working for long hours to get the bills passed. Following are the important bills cleared by the Utah lawmakers this session: HB 105, which provides cannabis oil for epileptic kids, passed the House and is now on its way to Governor Herbert for his signature or veto. Advocates said he is expected to sign it later this … [Read more...]
Utah House clears bill aiming to hold first presidential primary
A bill that proposes Utah to hold its first presidential primary in the nation in 2016 and also conduct voting online has been advanced by the lawmakers. On Monday, the House voted unanimously to approve the bill. The House voted 58-14 to approve the bill from Ephraim Republican Rep. Jon Cox. This move will help in creating an online primary election a week before any other … [Read more...]
Budget, Medicaid likely to be top agendas for Utah legislators in session’s last week
The Utah legislature session will end on Thursday and hundreds of bills are still awaiting to be discussed. The lawmakers are doing overtime to take more and more bills on the floor. 761 bills, which is an all-time high in the last decade, were introduced by the lawmakers this session. However, only 163 bills have been passed so far and hundreds remains to be discussed. Last year, the lawmakers … [Read more...]
Aereo shuts down its service in Utah for unknown period
As the court is still to decide on the copyright law case involving Aereo, the makers of this controversial internet-based television service has been forced to turn off its service in Utah and Denver from Saturday morning for an unknown period. Chet Kanojia, the company’s founder and CEO, in an email to Aereo customers have apologized for shutting down the service till the court’s further … [Read more...]
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