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There’s Still Time for Governor Cox to Promote Gun Safety This Session.
Although the legislative session has ended, there are still several things that Governor Cox can do to promote gun safety in Utah. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever this year as the pandemic continues to exacerbate gun violence,…
March 12, 2021
The 2021 Legislative Session Ends in 8 Days and Gun Safety is Still on the Table. Here’s What You Need to Know.
With eight days left in the legislative session, the time to move on gun safety is now. Lawmakers still have an opportunity to pass several life-saving gun safety bills that are on their desks. New Mexico has the …
March 11, 2021
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to House Passing Widely Opposed Guns in Schools Legislation
The Idaho chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the Idaho House passed HB122, legislation that would force K-12 schools to allow employees to carry…
March 11, 2021
Arizona Senate Committee Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Nullify Gun Safety Laws
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 2111, legislation which would attempt to nullify federal gun…
March 11, 2021
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee for Passing Legislation to Prevent Police Violence
The New Mexico chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 4, a bill to eliminate qualified immunity in…
March 9, 2021
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to House State Affairs Committee Passing Dangerous and Widely Opposed Guns in Schools Legislation
The Idaho chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the Idaho House State Affairs Committee passed HB122, legislation that would force K-12 schools to allow…
March 9, 2021
Sheriffs and Constituents Show Widespread Opposition to Gun Bills in Wyoming Legislature. Here’s What You Need to Know.
This session, Wyoming lawmakers are fast-tracking reckless gun bills that have faced large opposition from law enforcement officials, educators, and constituents. Lawmakers are considering SF 81, legislation to nullify federal gun safety laws; SF 67, legislation to force guns into sensitive areas…
March 8, 2021
Everytown research expert to Kansas City Star: ‘A conversation about preventing gun violence can’t really happen unless we address firearm suicide’
Yesterday, the Kansas City Star published an article on the rise of gun suicide and the work of a local organization working to prevent these tragedies, Kids Under Twenty One. The story comes as experts…
March 5, 2021
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Call on Governor Cox to Veto Dangerous ‘Stand Your Ground’ Expansion Bill
The Utah chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after Utah lawmakers callously shoved through legislation to roll back gun laws, including a “Stand…
March 5, 2021
Washington Post: ‘I’ve lost three loved ones to gun violence. Only the one killed by police did not get justice,’ says Washington local.
Yesterday, DeVitta Briscoe, a Washington local and Everytown Survivor Fellow, penned an op-ed in the Washington Post detailing her experiences with gun violence and police violence and the need for immediate action on the George…
