Governor Mark Dayton unveils his plan this morning (9am) to enhance security in Minnesota schools in the wake of the Florida shootings. A key Republican, Eden Prairie Representative Jenifer Loon, proposed Tuesday that schools be allowed to use their existing maintenance funds, not only for security upgrades but also counseling for students with mental health issues. Loon says, “We want to make sure that we’re taking an all-encompassing approach to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our children at school.”
House Democratic Minority Leader Melissa Hortman says Republicans are blocking common-sense gun safety measures to keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people in the first place, and fortifying Minnesota schools won’t prevent the next shooting .
Governor Dayton supports background checks and other measures, but wouldn’t say Tuesday whether that will be part of his proposal. “‘In due time, all things shall be revealed unto thee,'” he told reporters. “I’m just quoting scripture. I’ll see ya tomorrow.”