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Utah Claims Top Spot Again in U.S. News Best States Ranking

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Utah the number one state in the country for the second year running, according to their 2024 Best States rankings. This achievement highlights Utah’s ability to provide a well-rounded life for its residents across several coveted categories including economic opportunity, healthcare, and education. Beyond its notable ranking, Utah […]

Layton’s Healthy Community Helps Residents Achieve Healthy Lives

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Nearly two years ago Layton City was designated as a Healthy Utah Community by Get Healthy Utah. This was a significant achievement for the community because Layton leaders and staff implemented and planned several strategies within the community to promote health. Some of these included: having a productive relationship with the local health department, access […]

The State of Utah in 2023: Notable National Rankings and Awards

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Utah Business Magazine recently compiled an impressive list of top national rankings achieved last year by the state of Utah. The publication’s editors explained that they compiled their list to offer proof that Utah is the best state in America. A vibrant business community is like a beating heart for any state. It’s not just […]

Utah Tops 10 Best States to Live in During 2024

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The MSN.com News Travel section recently placed Utah at the top of its “10 Of the Best States to Live In During 2024” report. The news organization’s editors said: “Utah offers a high quality of life with a strong job market, low crime rates, and stunning natural beauty. It’s a great place for outdoor activities […]

Utah Achieves Top Ranking in “2023 Happiest States in America”

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Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in WalletHub’s “2023 Happiest States in America” report. Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer, said: “Even though people across the U.S. are facing difficult times, the state in which you live may have an impact on how happy you are. In this study, WalletHub drew upon the findings of ‘happiness’ […]

The 10 Best Cities to Ride out a Recession

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Layton City was recently ranked No. 10 in “The 10 Best Cities to Ride out a Recession” by MoneyTalksNews. The publication cited financial website SmartAsset and its analysis of 429 cities across four data categories: employment, housing, social assistance, and economic stability, to see where residents will do best in a recession. According to […]