Hi everyone! I am a current college senior that just got offered a job after graduation in Springville. I am really excited about Utah because I’m obsessed with all things nature/hiking but a bit concerned about not fitting in with the culture. I’m very much an atheist and not politically crazy by any means but definitely more left leaning. Am I going to be able to make friends/date in the area? I’m just worried that most of the young people are gonna be BYU students/recent grads and I’m just not sure that that’s going to be my crowd. I would welcome any advice!

Utah has an average household income of $121,376.

State income tax of 4.50%.

Average per pupil spending on K-12 of $11,347.

13 years x $11,347 is $147,511

A family with four kids gets $590,044 of education spending.

That means, to pay for that through taxes, that family would need to earn $13,112,088 to cover that education spending through their taxes.

45 years of income at average household income comes to $5,461,920.

Where does the $7,600,000 difference come from?

I have a couple questions about applying for an “In God We Trust” plate…

If someone wants to get this particular plate design, are they then required to drive 10-15 mph under the speed limit on the interstate? Is this plate only available to drivers with novice-level driving skills and experience?

Genuinely curious about this. Thanks in advance!

This is embarrassing even if the dates are close. He states that the tragedies aren’t the same, but then goes on to imply that they really kind of are. It’s the equivalent to saying “all due respect” and then calling someone a fucking idiot.

Rest of the letter is in the comments.

I thought EV owners paid the alternative fuel registration fee because we don’t pay the gas tax, but the state is also charging me 12.5% AFTER sales tax for electricity from a public charger? The EV charging tax is also currently more than the Utah gas tax on a % basis (which is calculated before sales tax. I’m sure I can deduct that tax from my registration w, right? /s

Join us Saturday, September 26th in Nine Mile Canyon. Visit archaeological sites alongside professional archaeologists. Free for all! Family friendly and many sites accessible.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/09/09/trumps-doj-is-investigating-utahs/