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Archive for December, 2006

Nevada Lawmaker Says Teachers Should Have Firearms

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

State Senator Bob Beers believes guns in the hands of highly trained, law-abiding citizens can serve as a deterrent to criminal activity, and what better place to stop crime than in the classroom, he told the I-Team in an exclusive interview.

Should school staff in Nevada be allowed to have concealed firearms in their classrooms? Would that promote a safer environment for students?

What do you think?

More Legal Wrangling in Front Sight Lawsuit

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

There’s more legal wrangling in a class action lawsuit against a local gun training facility. A judge has approved, at least preliminarily, the terms of another settlement. This is the second shot at reconciliation between the Front Sight Firearms Training Institute near Pahrump and the members suing it.
  What do you think?  Click here to read the story.

Health District Sues Local Tavern Over Smoking Ban Violations

Monday, December 4th, 2006

(Jun. 6) —
Opponents of Nevada’s anti-smoking law lost a huge battle in court. A judge said she would force the Las Vegas tavern to comply with the law.
The Southern Nevada Health District says inspections on two occasions showed ashtrays and matches on the bar at Bilbo’s.

Bilbo’s was the first tavern the health district has taken to court for breaking the smoking ban enacted into law last year.

Do you support the ban or do you support the taverns? Sound off on Nevada’s smoking ban.

Choosing Your School

Friday, December 1st, 2006

Freedom to choose the public school your child attends is an idea both parents and students have long pushed for in the Clark County School District. Now the school district has given the green light for a future pilot program. Express your opinions on public education open enrollment.