Why does Utah want to spare kids from their phones? Gov. Cox has answers.

In an interview, the governor weighs in on why the state wants to restrict teen social media usage — and what’s the limit of government power.

Gov. Spencer Cox applauds after signing two social media regulation bills during a ceremony at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 23, 2023. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Why does Utah want to spare kids from their phones? Gov. Cox has answers.

In an interview, the governor weighs in on why the state wants to restrict teen social media usage — and what’s the limit of government power.

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