Controversial Legislation In Utah Allows Teachers To Carry Guns In Classrooms
Utah Governor signs bill allowing teachers to have guns in classrooms, sparking debate on school safety.
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Majority of Utahn’s view gun violence a serious problem
A majority of Utahns feels that gun violence is a very serious problem in the U.S. A new UtahPolicy.com poll asked more than one-thousand registered voters how they felt about gun violence.
Fifty-eight percent of those polled said it was a very serious problem, while another 24 percent said it was somewhat serious.
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Governor Herbert wants more funding for school counseling
Governor Gary Herbert says adding more funding for school counseling could deter some mass shootings in the U.S.
Herbert said yesterday that he's noticed a trend in many of the shootings that have happened around the country.
Utah Republican Congressman Chris Stewart echoed Herbert yesterday, saying there needed to a thorough examination of mental health issues as well as violence in entertainment
Judge Denies Utah Gun Rights Advocates Concerning Bump Stocks
A federal judge has denied a Utah gun rights advocates attempt to block the federal ban on bump stocks.
Utah Shooting Sports Council Chairman Clark Aposhian argued that the ban on the shooting accessory violates the Second Amendment, and asked for an injunction on the order while his lawsuit is resolved...