Iowa lawmakers pause gun bill after Parkland shooting impact
The Florida high school massacre prompted Iowa lawmakers to halt efforts on constitutional carry and push school officials to develop active shooter and disaster response plans. Senate File 2106 was pulled from debate as house debate and governor support appeared unlikely this year.
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Accused Florida gunman showed warning signs online
Gazette wires report Nikolas Cruz posted a chilling line, I am going to be a professional school shooter, under a YouTube comment in September. Ben Benight of Alabama reported the remark, triggering concern and alerts about the high school tragedy in Parkland, Florida.
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South Florida Teen Nikolas Cruz Suspected in School Shooting
After a brief probe the FBI closed the case failing to identify the person involved. The incident is described as a missed opportunity with heartbreaking potential. The report notes a 19 year old named Nikolas Cruz who took an Uber to the high school from which he was expelled.
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Iowa lawmakers advance SAVE tax extension for schools
The Iowa Legislature moved a 20 year extension of the 1 cent Secure an Advanced Vision for Education sales tax, set to expire in 2029, amid the first legislative deadline week. House Speaker Linda Upmeyer said the six week session is on target as bills vie for debate.
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House drops K-12 school vouchers in Iowa action
Iowa House education panel halted a bill creating education savings grants for K-12 students, with chairman Walt Rogers citing lack of support. The move likely ends voucher action for the year, though a similar Senate bill remains alive in committee.
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