Utah Voters Back State Visa Plan | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Senator John Curtis introduces a bold new bill letting states like Utah create their own visa programs for migrant workers, sparking online outrage labeled “amnesty” — but a surprising Utah poll reveals most voters, including Republicans, back the plan. Designed to tackle labor shortages with local control and federal oversight, the proposal includes background checks and potential pathways to citizenship for essential workers. The results? A clear disconnect between internet noise and real voter sentiment — showing public support for practical, economy-focused immigration solutions, even as…