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Firearms a leading cause of death for Ohio children, compounded by a lack of support for prevention

A new report from Children’s Defense Fund Ohio shows firearms as a leading cause of death for children, a statistic that has been exacerbated by a lack of funding and support for gun violence ...

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Democracy OPINION: The GOP has become a culture of death By Edwin Eisendrath – 9/09/24

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "Kamala Harris is right when she says we need to turn the page on this ugliness."

Guns OP-ED: Former Republican congressman decries ‘yet more senseless gun violence’ By Jim Greenwood – 9/05/24

Former GOP congressman Jim Greenwood writes, "Donald Trump dodged an AR-15 bullet. Chief Comperatore never had a chance. Neither did the victims at Apalachee High School today. Neither will other innocent Americans, including schoolchildren and police officers, if the NRA’s best friend, Donald Trump, is elected again."

Guns Proposal would make Michigan State Capitol a ‘gun-free zone’ By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 5/28/24

If two Michigan lawmakers have their way, there will be fewer locations in the state where people are allowed to carry firearms. State Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, and state Sen. Rosemary Bayer, ...

Guns Tennessee House erupts into chaos after Republicans advance a bill to arm school teachers By Richard Eberwein – 4/23/24

The Tennessee House of Representatives descended into chaos once again on Tuesday after the body passed House Bill 1202 and Senate Bill 1325, legislation allowing teachers and school staff to carry concealed handguns on school property.

Guns Tragedy has Minnesota lawmakers focused on straw purchases for guns By MIKE MOEN Minnesota News Connection – 4/02/24

Minnesota lawmakers return this week following an Easter break. They’re expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal seeing renewed urgency, after the recent fatal shooting of three first ...

Guns Minnesota Republican legislator opposes safe gun storage law, citing killer cow threat By Richard Eberwein – 3/25/24

While arguing against a proposal for safe storage requirements for firearms, Minnesota state Sen. Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) contended that rural citizens need guns readily available to deal with cows.

Guns Missouri Dems attempt new legislation following parade shooting By FARAH SIDDIQI Missouri News Connection – 2/22/24

Missouri Democrats have filed legislation which would prompt a vote to return gun possession rules to local governments. The move was prompted by a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super ...

Guns Kentucky crisis aversion bill would help decrease gun violence, advocates say By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 2/19/24

New legislation under consideration by Kentucky lawmakers would allow police to confiscate guns from people whose family members are concerned about their mental health, by petitioning for a Crisis ...

Guns Deadly shooting after Chiefs’ victory parade renews calls for reform By FARAH SIDDIQI Missouri News Connection – 2/15/24

Wednesday’s Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade turned fatal, prompting gun-law activists to call for reform. One person died and three people are in custody following what was supposed to ...

Guns Kansas Attorney General Kobach says the ATF is a threat to the Second Amendment By Richard Eberwein – 1/24/24

During a Kansas House committee hearing Tuesday, state Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) contended that regulations implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) violate the Second Amendment.

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