Liya Palagashvili: 'In Utah, there are more than 80,000 self-employed and independent workers who may not have access to traditional work benefits. This arrangement reflects a relic of the past.'
In this Jan. 31, 2018, photo, a Lyft logo is installed on a Lyft driver's car next to an Uber sticker in Pittsburgh.In the era of Uber and DoorDash, state governments are grappling with how to address the problems stemming from a growing independent or “gig” workforce.
Last month, Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law the nation’s first voluntary portable benefits plan . The bill removes the age-old legal barriers that prevent companies from freely providing benefits to independent workers.
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Deer populations rebounding in Utah, but state seeks fewer hunting permits in 2023Utah's estimated deer population is up about 10%, but the ongoing winter is factoring in a plan to reduce deer hunting permits again.
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GALLERY: Student-led rally at Utah State Capitol advocates for gun control, safer schoolsA student-led rally calling for gun control and safer schools was held at the Utah State Capitol. March For Our Lives is a nation-wide organization and Utah's Chapter joined in the national wave of rallies on Wednesday. FULL GALLERY:
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PHOTOS: Utah digs out of more snow during never-ending winterIt's April 4. The perfect day to dig out of another intense winter snowstorm right? As many Utahns are once again strapping on their snow boots and grabbing a shovel to clean up more snow, Utah's Weather Authority shows us how things look in neighborhoods across the state.
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Utah's snowpack breaks 71-year-old record; Cox issues flood declaration as melt nearsUtah's snowpack is now higher than it has ever been since statewide records were first established in the 1930s. That is leading to more flood planning in Utah.
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