DFL Rep. Michael Paymar will lead the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee when the Democrats take control of the Legislature in January. Paymar says every state has a responsibility to evaluate their gun laws in light of the Connecticut shooting in which a gunman killed 20 children and seven adults.
DFL Sen. Scott Dibble says he's heard from numerous constituents who want the issue addressed. The St. Paul Pioneer Press says Republican Rep. Tony Cornish plans to introduce a bill that would allow teachers to arm themselves in the classroom.
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