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Scott Walker Signs Gun Control-Free School Safety Plan

In the wake of shootings around the country, Gov. Scott Walker on Monday signed a $100 million plan that would tighten school security but not put new limits on guns.

In the wake of shootings around the country, Gov. Scott Walker on Monday signed a $100 million plan that would tighten school security but not put new limits on guns.

The debate over gun control has hit a high pitch in recent days as Democrats and Republicans trade attacks, and Sen. Kathleen Vinehout took criticism from a fellow Democratic candidate for governor over her opposition to some gun control measures. 

The legislation signed by Walker provides schools with grants for building improvements and staffing training under the oversight of Walker's fellow Republican, Attorney General Brad Schimel.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.