Lawmakers Push for More School Security

SOME NEW MEXICO LAWMAKERS DON’T THINK ENOUGH IS BEING DONE TO MAKE SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE SAFER FOR STUDENTS. THAT’S AFTER THE LEGISLATURE APPROVED UP TO 40 MILLION DOLLARS FOR SECURITY AT SCHOOLS.

THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS THAT RANKING LAWMAKERS MET IN SANTA FE YESTERDAY, SAYING THEY’D LIKE TO CREATE A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE OR A SUBCOMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT COULD INCLUDE CHANGING NEW MEXICO’S GUN LAWS AND STIFFENING UP PENALTIES FOR POSTING A THREAT AGAINST A SCHOOL ONLINE.

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