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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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Crime Slew of new Illinois laws now in effect, including workers’s rights and public safety expansions By Richard Eberwein – 1/02/24

Hundreds of new laws will go into effect in Illinois this year, with some addressing major issues like minimum wage, paid leave and book bans.

Guns Darren Bailey rings in the New Year alone with a puzzle and assault weapons By Richard Eberwein – 1/02/24

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Darren Bailey posted a series of fiery social media posts saying he will not comply with the Illinois Communities Act, an assault weapons regulation bill which went into effect on Monday.

Crime New Minnesota laws cover renters, extreme-risk protections involving gun owners By MIKE MOEN Minnesota News Connection – 1/02/24

With 2024 now underway, a flurry of new Minnesota laws are in effect. Renters facing obstacles with their landlords have new protections, and there is now a policy that addresses gun possession for ...

Guns U.S. Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place By Richard Eberwein – 12/14/23

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to block the assault weapons ban in Illinois, leaving it as law.

Guns Report ranks guns top killer of American children, teens By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 10/17/23

Gun deaths among children nationwide have increased by 87% over the past decade, while injuries and deaths from car accidents have decreased by nearly half, according to a new study. The data show ...

Guns Advocacy groups push Illinois lawmakers to pass domestic violence firearms bill By MARK RICHARDSON Illinois News Connection – 10/17/23

Domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates are urging the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill to strengthen state laws protecting people who file restraining orders. The proposed ...

Guns Firearm industry lobbyist refuses to answer whether feeding children is preferable to subsidizing gun sales By Richard Eberwein – 9/27/23

While giving testimony in favor of an Ohio House bill that would remove sales taxes for certain firearms and ammunition, Christopher Lee from the Firearm Industry Trade Association refused to answer whether he thinks it would be better to feed children or remove taxes from firearm sales.

Guns Report: Michigan House GOP Leader Matt Hall sent death threats in 2001 as a student By Richard Eberwein – 9/20/23

One of Michigan’s staunchest opponents of gun reform is state Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall), who reportedly emailed multiple death threats to another student while he was attending Western Michigan University in 2001.

Democracy Chaos ensues as Tennessee Legislature adjourns without passing meaningful gun reform By Richard Eberwein – 8/29/23

The Republican-dominated Tennessee Legislature adjourned their special session sine die on Tuesday without passing any meaningful public safety bills, resulting in public outcry and a physical altercation between lawmakers on the House floor.

Florida Jacksonville mourns after racist shooting leaves three dead By TRIMMEL GOMES Florida News Connection – 8/28/23

People in Jacksonville are mourning the deaths of three Black residents, gunned down by a white man who left behind “manifestos,” leading investigators to believe the shooting was a hate ...

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