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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Pa. School Safety Hearing Set by GOP Senators

A group of GOP senators will review school emergency plans

The following press release was issued by Pa. Senate Republicans: HARRISBURG - School emergency plans and security measures designed to ensure student safety and increase school-to-parent communication during an emergency will receive an in-depth review by two key Senate committees Senators Lisa Baker (R-20), Mike Folmer (R-48), and Joe Scarnati (R-25) announced. Read more: Let Teachers Carry Guns, Say 2 Pa. Lawmakers The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Baker, and the Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Folmer, will hold the hearing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the North Office Building, Hearing Room 1, Harrisburg. Among the strategies to be discussed is a proposal by Senate…

Rasterone

2:02 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013

So why not simply have a registration and tracking system for people to whom an IEP for issues but for reasons of a physical handicap. Narrows down the universe of possible troublemakers --far more important to track people with some prior mental health or behavior needs than it is to track thousands of pieces of metal and powder that won't hurt anyone unless abused by some person. We track sex …   more ›

Monday, January 7, 2013

Let Teachers Carry Guns, Say 2 Pa. Lawmakers

Two GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania teachers and school administrators to carry guns to make schools safer

By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG – Armed guards may soon patrol outside Pennsylvania’s public schools, and the teachers may be armed, as well. A pair of Republican lawmakers in the state House are working on legislation to make Pennsylvania schools safer.  But while all sides agree on the need to improve school safety, some worry about bringing guns into schools, regardless of the lawmakers’ intent. Take our poll on an assault weapons ban State Rep. Greg Lucas, R-Erie, plans to sponsor legislation that would make it legal for teachers and school administrators to carry weapons in the classroom, provided they are licensed to carry a firearm and have valid and current certification under state law. “As we consider ways to improve …

John Donches

12:25 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013

Just to let everyone know that there will be a presentation at Fire Company #1 in Emmaus on “Gun Rights” Tuesday, March 19th @ 7:30 PM. Click on the highlight to go to the Flyer and info sheet on this event. We at C.E.P.T.A. invite everyone to attend and come prepared to ask your questions. http://ceptapa.wordpress.com   more ›

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