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Guns in Schools: Districts Consider Arming Staff, but Insurers Have Cold Feet

Associations Now

More details on the issue: The problem: In the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, late last year, a number of districts in such states as Kansas, Oregon, and South Dakota have considered giving educators the choice to carry weapons on campus.

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Reports of “Utter Chaos” Draw Fresh Attention to Teen Bans at Malls

Associations Now

In Independence, Kansas, a couple of hundred young kids became disruptive. Teens were arrested at malls near Sacramento, California ; Buffalo, New York ; and Beachwood, Ohio. Monroeville Mall closed early as four area police agencies responded to distress calls.

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As Newtown Anniversary Nears, Associations Help Schools Tackle Security

Associations Now

Of the 1,500 such bills that have been introduced in the 12 months since, according to The New York Times , 109 have passed—with nearly two-thirds of the laws loosening restrictions, according to a graphic produced by the paper.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4). Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. hankwasiak - Hank Wasiak; New York/Los Angeles; Author.TV

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Academic Group Looks Beyond Israel Boycott

Associations Now

To do that, the group has launched a new initiative, Scholars Under Attack , to highlight the situations of academics facing discipline, reprimand, or other consequences for such reasons as their academic work and exercising their right to free speech.

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Convention Center Hotels: If They Build It, Will You Come?

Associations Now

As it turns out, the one thing Kansas City, Missouri, was missing in its effort to boost its convention business was a bunch of hotel rooms. Already, the city has been seeing some big returns from that decision: This month, three associations announced that they would bring their conferences to Kansas City. Hot Commodities.

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New Jersey Mug Shot Bill Raises Open-Access Concerns

Associations Now

Though strict, it wouldn’t be the only measure of its kind: Kansas, Montana, and Washington state all ban public release of the arrest photos, while 10 other states put restrictions on their release.