Utah
Industry
Nickname:
The Beehive State
Admitted to Statehood:
January 4, 1896
State Capitol:
Salt Lake City
Population
(2000 Census):
2,233,169
State Bird:
Common American Gull
Fun Fact:
The name Utah comes from the Native American Ute tribe and means people of the mountains.

Real Numbers
$54 million

Shortfall in federal help for key education priorities in Utah this year.

Latest News & Resources
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: UTAH
October 13, 2006
The President's Budget Policies: Deficits, Debt and Dishonesty
Members of the Blue Dog Coalition took the House Floor Tuesday night to criticize the President’s budget policies. With the President amassing four record deficits during the last four years, including a projected deficit of $423 billion for FY 2006, the American people need honesty and accountability in our nation’s budget process more than ever. February 14, 2006

Utah Representatives
Rep. Jim Matheson
Utah, 2nd
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Other Representatives
Rep. Rob Bishop
Utah, 1st

Rep. Chris Cannon
Utah, 3rd

For more information about these representatives, please visit www.house.gov