transgender issues

On this episode we discuss Tim Ballard’s troubles, more affordable homes and questions on a Utah trans sports panel.

A study from Utah State University shows most health-care providers aren't adequately prepared to handle the needs of transgender and nonbinary people. Researchers say that has an impact on poorer health and mental distress.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed Senate Bill 16 into law which prevents doctors from providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth. We discuss, with Dr. Michelle Cretella, Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, and Marina Lowe.

The Utah Senate passed legislation banning gender reassignment surgeries and hormone treatments for minors. It now moves to Gov. Spencer Cox's desk.

On this episode we discuss school vouchers, health care for trans youth and a domestic violence database.

Sen. Mike Lee dodges questions about text messages regarding efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a 13-year-old transgender girl speaks out about how a new Utah law has impacted her love of swimming, and state auditors say widespread issues persist at the University of Utah.

A bill regarding transgender girls and sports was passed in the recent legislative session, and we discuss on this episode of Access Utah.

The legislature tries to override Gov. Spencer Cox’s veto of a transgender sports bill, the outdoor trade show returns, and the history of Native Americans in Utah boarding schools.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has officially vetoed a controversial bill meant to ban transgender girls from competing in girls’ high school sports. Legislative leaders have immediately announced that they are meeting soon to try and override his veto, believing there’s enough support for it in both the Utah House and Senate.

As the dust settles on Utah’s 2022 legislative session, reporters delve into some of the major issues lawmakers addressed on this episode.