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VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following the Relentless Advocacy of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers, Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker Signs Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package, the Protect Illinois Communities Act
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Sent Over 10,000 Messaging, including by Email and Phone to Lawmakers, Testified at all Legislative Hearings, Traveled Hours to Urge Lawmakers to Pass Critical Legislation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois chapters of…
January 10, 2023
As Lawmakers Return to Austin for Session, Common-Sense Gun Safety Legislation Needs to Take Center Stage
As the Texas legislature convenes for their 2023 legislative session this week, lawmakers will once again have the opportunity to pass common sense gun safety measures. Texas has some of the weakest gun laws in the country, scoring only…
January 9, 2023
Everytown, Giffords, Brady Applaud Illinois Senate for Passing Gun Safety Package, the Protect Illinois Communities Act
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, and Brady released statements applauding Illinois Senate lawmakers for passing the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a critical gun violence prevention legislative package. The bill now returns to the Illinois House for concurrence. …
January 9, 2023
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins in Colorado, Lawmakers Have the Opportunity to Pass Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills
Colorado Legislators Return to Denver Following a Year of Deadly Gun Violence, Including the Mass Shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Highlighting the Need for Effective Gun Violence Prevention Measures. As the Colorado legislature convenes for their 2023 legislative…
January 6, 2023
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins, Nebraska Lawmakers Should Again Reject Reckless Permitless Carry Legislation
The Nebraska 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 Nebraska legislators introducing LB 77, an incredibly dangerous permitless carry bill that…
January 6, 2023
Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Illinois House Lawmakers Pass the Protect Illinois Communities Act, Moving Forward this Critical Gun Safety Package
The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement applauding Illinois House for passing the Protect Illinois Communities Act, HB 5855, a critical gun…
January 4, 2023
LEADING SESSION WITH GUN SAFETY: Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud Minnesota House Lawmakers For Introducing Critical Gun Safety Prevention Measures on Day 2 of the 2023 Session
Due to the Tireless work of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Campaigning and Running for Office, Including Four Volunteers who Helped Flip the Senate, there is now a Gun Sense Trifecta in Minnesota. Gun Safety Supporters now have Control of the…
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins in Missouri, Lawmakers Have the Opportunity to Pass Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills
Uncategorized January 4, 2023As Lawmakers Return to Columbus for Session, Common-Sense Gun Safety Legislation Needs to Take Center Stage
As the Ohio legislature convenes for their 2023 legislative session this week, lawmakers must prioritize common sense gun safety measures as Ohio has some of the weakest gun laws in the country. The state lacks all the foundational gun safety…
January 4, 2023
As the 2023 Legislative Session Begins in Wisconsin, Lawmakers Have the Opportunity to Pass Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills
As the Wisconsin legislature convenes for their 2023 legislative session today, lawmakers will once again have the opportunity to pass common sense gun safety measures. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers continues to prioritize gun violence prevention but due to inaction by…
