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Months After Promising Action in the Wake of Tragedy at Covenant School, Governor Bill Lee Goes Back on His Word, Refuses to Introduce an Extreme Risk Law in Upcoming Legislative Session; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
Governor Bill Lee Originally Released Draft Legislation in the Final Hours of the Legislative Session in April, and Repeatedly Encouraged Lawmakers to Take Action and Pass an Extreme Risk Law, saying “We owe Tennesseans a vote.” NASHVILLE, Tenn. –…
November 14, 2023
Gunfire Erupts at Prairie View A&M University For the Second Time in Two Weeks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
WALLER COUNTY, Texas – The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements in response to the second shooting in less than two weeks at…
November 10, 2023
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to Death of Belmont University Freshman Who was Hit By Stray Bullet in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in response to Belmont University freshman Jillian Ludwig being shot and killed Tuesday…
November 6, 2023
Weekend Gunfire Erupts Across Texas Including at Prairie View A&M University Homecoming Celebration and a Lone Star Rally; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
TEXAS – The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements in response to multiple acts of gun violence across the state over the weekend.
October 31, 2023
As Nation Reels from Gun Violence in Maine and Across the Country, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Calls for Dangerously Arming More Teachers in Georgia
With Georgia’s legislative session just months away and following the devastating mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, common-sense gun reform is top of mind for many. Yet instead of taking active steps towards protecting constituents, just last week, Georgia Lieutenant…
October 24, 2023
Pastor’s 2-Year-Old Son Unintentionally Shooting Himself in Church Parking Lot in Burke County Highlights Need for Secure Storage Legislation in North Carolina
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. – The North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement in response to a pastor’s two-year-old toddler unintentionally shooting himself in…
October 20, 2023
Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting of Chyna Long, a 30-year-old Black Transgender Woman in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the shooting of Chyna Long, a Black transgender woman, who was…
October 18, 2023
Georgia Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to Police Shooting of Leonard Cure, a Black Man who Was Exonerated After 16 Years in Prison From Wrongful Conviction
CAMDEN COUNTY, Georgia. — The Georgia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements in response to the shooting of Leonard Cure, a Black man in…
October 17, 2023
Mississippi Chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond After Jaylen Burns, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity President, was Shot and Killed at Jackson State University
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Jaylen Burns, president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, being shot…
October 9, 2023
As Florida Lawmakers Start Committee Hearings, Gun Safety Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Act on Gun Violence, Reject Efforts to Dismantle Gun Safety Laws Passed After the Shooting in Parkland
Last Session, Florida Lawmakers, and Governor DeSantis Enacted Permitless Carry, Despite The Majority of Floridians Opposing Efforts to Erode Common Sense Gun Reform TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of…
