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Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, listens to Gov. Brad Little deliver his State of the State address at the Capitol on Jan. 8, 2024.

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Bill to arm teachers easily clears House
February 2, 2024 1 a.m.

Bill to arm teachers easily clears House

Rep. Ted Hill faced a barrage of questions Wednesday before the House advanced his bill that would allow school staff to carry guns on the job. Ultimately, the House overwhelmingly supported the bill. Backers argued it would give teachers a chance to protect their classrooms in the minutes before police respond to a school shooting.