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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 Tennessee ‘Moms Demand Action’ calls for more action on gun safety laws By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 8/24/23

As Tennessee lawmakers continue in their special legislative session on public safety, mental health and gun reform, hundreds of groups and activists are protesting at the state Capitol demanding ...

Guns Losing gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says he’ll ‘die’ on his front porch in defiance of Illinois assault weapons ban By Richard Eberwein – 8/11/23

Former Illinois Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey posted a video Friday in opposition to the state’s assault weapons ban where in a defiant speech, he said he would die on his front porch to oppose it.

Guns Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee calls special session to address public safety and gun reform By Richard Eberwein – 8/11/23

On Aug. 21, the Tennessee Legislature will convene in a special session called by Gov. Bill Lee (R) to address four gun reform and public safety related bills that Democrats call “incredibly disappointing.”

Guns Giving Minnesota kids a voice on addressing gun violence By MIKE MOEN Minnesota News Connection – 7/17/23

Minnesota children are in summer vacation mode, but some are taking time to call attention to how they and their peers have been affected by gun violence. This Wednesday, more than 1,000 students ...

Guns Democrats in Michigan expand gun safety laws By Caleb Brennan – 5/26/23

On Tuesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a new, comprehensive gun control legislation that would implement so-called “red flag” laws, safe storage regulations and universal ...

Guns Evidence touted as Minnesota moves to adopt gun-safety laws By MIKE MOEN Minnesota News Connection – 5/16/23

Minnesota appears to be on the verge of adopting new gun-safety laws. Some of the common talking points have come up in debate, but groups demanding action say the proposals have evidence on their ...

Chicago Illinois lawmakers join ‘Just Majority’ coalition to call for Supreme Court overhaul, gun safety laws By Austin Linfante – 5/05/23

U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) and Illinois state Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) joined state gun reform advocates in Chicago Friday morning on the nationwide “Just Majority” bus tour to call for an overhaul of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Democracy BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Could the Tennessee debacle happen in Iowa? By LAURA BELIN Bleeding Heartland – 4/24/23

Originally posted on April 23 Republicans who control the Tennessee House of Representatives used their supermajority this month to expel two Black lawmakers for “disorderly behavior.” State ...

Guns Tennessee GOP closes out legislative session early without addressing gun reform By Richard Eberwein – 4/24/23

The Tennessee General Assembly concluded its legislative session on Monday without addressing the highly publicized calls for gun reform following yet another school shooting where six people were killed (including three children) in late March.

Guns Legal expert on castle doctrine, ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws By DEBORAH VAN FLEET Missouri News Service – 4/21/23

Missouri’s Stand Your Ground law has been cited a number of times since the recent shooting of a Missouri teen by a homeowner whose house he went to by mistake. But one expert said the statute ...

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