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The federal government is the largest employer in Weber and Davis counties. Leaders worry mass layoffs could hurt the local economy.

An uptick in drone sightings could signal a more crowded aviation ecosystem. The military, photographers, hobbyists, law enforcement, and even search and rescue operations all use unmanned aerial vehicles.

Over 2.7 million acres surrounding Great Salt Lake have been designated as a sentinel landscape by the federal government for its importance to national defense and conservation.

According to the president and CEO of Utah’s defense and aerospace association, the industry brings as much as $25 billion to the state economy every year. Aaron Starks sat down with KUER to discuss the state of the industry in Utah.

The bulk of funds will be allocated to widening roads and building new interchanges in counties across Utah.

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