Chloe Taurel News Today

The first-term Republican fielded questions from five students who were selected to represent various groups including special education, student council, student government, student-athletes and Latino students.

A bill directed at transgender Utah children that would fully ban transgender surgeries, puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones was voted down by a Utah House committee, but another, SB16, was approved.

While the adults work toward safeguarding area youth, two 16-year-olds are doing their part to help them connect with the younger generation.