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Did Lobbying Efforts Influence Spending on School Panic Button?

by Jennifer Palmer and Mia Mamone August 1, 2019November 4, 2019

A $3 million taxpayer-funded program will soon give schools across the state access to a relatively untested “panic button” app that can alert authorities and staff if there is an active shooter or other emergency. Approval came after company officials lobbied for the app at the State Capitol.

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