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Win for Gun Violence Victims and Survivors: Governor Holcomb Signs Bill to Expand Access to Funds for Victims of Gun Violence – Indiana Moms Demand Action Applauds
The Indiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1292 into law, which would expand access…
March 21, 2022
Another Weekend Marked by Gun Violence in the South Underscores the Need for Common Sense Gun Safety Laws
This weekend was marked by a slate of tragic shootings across the Southern region. On Friday, bystanders were caught in the crossfire of a gunfight at the 16th annual Hood-Nic car show in southeast Arkansas. A shooting broke out…
March 20, 2022
Shooting at Arkansas Car Show Leaves At Least 1 Dead, 24 Wounded; Arkansas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
DUMAS, Ark. — The Arkansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after a shooting at a southeast Arkansas car show on Saturday…
March 17, 2022
Georgia Moms Demand Action Joins Georgia State Leaders, Former Law Enforcement to Sound the Alarm on Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation
Georgia Scores Only 11.5 out of 100 for Gun Law Strength While Maintaining High Rate of Gun Deaths Permitless Carry Legislation Threatens to Dismantle Georgia’s Last Remaining Foundational Gun Safety Law ATLANTA, Ga. — Today, the Georgia chapter of Moms Demand…
March 17, 2022
ABC News: ‘Ghost guns’ showing up in school shootings, experts fear trend will get worse
Today, ABC News published a piece highlighting a recent rash of school shootings using ghost guns, do- it-yourself, undetectable guns. In the last few months, there have been incidents of gunfire on school grounds in Arizona, New…
March 16, 2022
After Advocacy From Grassroots Volunteers, Maryland Senate Advances Life-Saving Ghost Guns Legislation; Baltimore Mayor Scott, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond
The Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement after the Maryland Senate advanced SB 387, a bill that would prohibit the possession or sale…
March 16, 2022
Washington Lawmakers Allocate $200 Million in Community Investment, Including Funding for Life-Saving Violence Intervention Programs
The Budget Also Includes an Additional $8.3 Million for the Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention, Which was Established in 2020 With Advocacy From Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action VolunteersLast week, Washington lawmakers finalized the 2022 budget…
March 15, 2022
New York Senate and Assembly Release State Budget Proposals with Over $200 Million Investment in Gun Violence Prevention; New York Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud
The New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding the New York legislature for their support of gun violence prevention funding, including more…
March 14, 2022
Governor DeWine Signs Permitless Carry Into Law, Ignoring Staunch Opposition from Law Enforcement, Constituents, Public Safety Experts
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Volunteers, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Advocates, Local Leaders all Spoke Out and Called on Governor DeWine to Veto The Ohio chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for…
March 14, 2022
ICYMI: Delaware Moms Demand Action Volunteers Held Annual Advocacy Week to Advocate for Gun Safety in Wilmington
Last week, Delaware Moms Demand Action volunteers hosted their annual advocacy week in Wilmington. Volunteers called on the state legislature to take action on common sense gun safety measures, including SB 3, a permit-to-purchase bill that…
