Gun training for teachers spurs Utah safety debate
In West Valley City Utah teachers and gun rights advocates push concealed weapon training after the Sandy Hook killings. Kevin Leatherbarrow a licensee to carry says teachers could act quickly in a crisis. Critics warn guns in schools risk accidents and abuse and lawmakers limit school gun policies.
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National Conference of State Legislatures
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N.Y
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Jim McCarthy
Utah Shooting Sports Council
Poll shows surge in support for gun control in USA Today poll
A USA Today Gallup poll shows 58 percent support for stricter gun laws, up 14 points from last year. Background checks at gun shows attract 92 percent support, and 62 percent back magazines over 10 rounds. Public opposes a full ban on semi autos at 51 to 44 and handgun bans by 74 percent.
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Iowa City man charged after drugs found around children
A 40-year-old Iowa City man, Michael R. Uhler, faces possession of a controlled substance and three counts of child endangerment after police found marijuana, cocaine, pipes, a scale and drug residue in a home shared with his wife and three children aged 4, 5 and 7. The Department of Human Services removed the kids in February. Uhler was jailed on a 10,000 cash bond.
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Iowa
Winneshiek Board Recommends Raises for Elected Officials
The Winneshiek County Compensation Board urges pay hikes up to 4.5 percent for elected officials in fiscal 2014 with specific gains: 2.5 percent for auditor, sheriff and treasurer. 3 percent for recorder. 4.5 percent for county attorney. Auditor Ben Steines would earn 49994, Treasurer Wayne Walter 50380, County Attorney Andy Van Der Maaten 59436, Sheriff Lee Bohr 65474, and Recorder Teresa Beckman 49326. No increases for county supervisors at 28099. New supervisors take office next week. they will review the recommendations in March after the budget hearing.
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Winneshiek County
Ben Steines
Wayne Walter
Andy van der Maaten
Lee Bohr
Teresa Beckman
John Logsdon
Dean Thompson
Floyd
Ashbacher
Dennis Karlsbroten
Mark Kuhn
Ballots Open for Iowa City School District Special Election
Early voting has begun for the February 5 election in the Iowa City school district. Voters will decide on a new revenue purpose statement to borrow against future sales tax revenue. Funds would construct and expand schools and facilities. Ballots available at Johnson County Auditor's Office and by mail via the auditor's website.
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