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Victory for Gun Sense: Colorado Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Governor Jared Polis for Signing Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation
DENVER ― The Colorado chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded Governor Jared Polis for signing HB19-1177, legislation that will empower family members and law enforcement officers to ask…
April 11, 2019
Arizona Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Defeat of Dangerous Legislation That Would Have Allowed Loaded Guns in School Parking Lots
PHOENIX — The Arizona chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the Arizona Senate for voting down a bill that would have allowed loaded guns in public school parking…
April 11, 2019
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Launches $100,000 in Digital Ads Focused on U.S. House Representatives Following House Passage of VAWA
Last Week, U.S. House Voted 263-158 to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, Bipartisan Legislation that Includes Provisions to Disarm Domestic Abusers and Provide Law Enforcement Important Tools to Intervene When Domestic Abusers Try to Illegally Obtain Guns Facebook Ads…
April 11, 2019
Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Allow Teachers to be Armed
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Florida Senate Appropriations…
April 11, 2019
Bakk: ‘I Support the Senate Considering Gun Safety Measures’
I wanted to make sure you saw Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Tim Bakk’s Op-Ed in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, in which Bakk declared his support for Senate hearings on gun safety measures. Bakk writes: “The bills getting the most…
April 11, 2019
North Dakota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize North Dakota House Passage of Dangerous Gun Bill
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the North Dakota House of Representatives passed SB 2172, which as amended…
April 10, 2019
Delaware Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Introduction of Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the introduction of three bills in the Delaware General Assembly to prevent gun violence. The introduction comes…
April 10, 2019
$70 Million in Upcoming Grants: Dispatch Column Spotlights How Missouri Can Support Survivors of Gun Violence
On Sunday, Tony Messenger published a column in the St. Louis Post Dispatch detailing the aftermath survivors of gun violence often face in the wake of a shooting. Messenger spoke with Glenda Lay, a St. Louis-based…
April 9, 2019
Illinois Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Close Deadly Gaps in State Gun Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement applauding the introduction of the Fix the FOID Act, which would close loopholes…
April 9, 2019
Oregon Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Oregon House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Legislation to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today applauded the Oregon House Judiciary Committee for advancing House Bill 2013, legislation that would help keep guns…
April 9, 2019
Oklahoma Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Education Committee Passes Bill That Would Make it Easier to Arm Teachers
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee voted to advance HB 2336, which…
April 8, 2019
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Launches $200,000 Ad Campaign Urging Florida Legislature to Oppose Arming Teachers
HB 7093 /SB 7030 Would Allow Teachers to be Armed in Schools TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today announced the launch of a $200,000 paid media campaign opposing HB 7093/SB 7030,…
April 8, 2019
Missouri Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Missouri House for Advancing Legislation to Arm Faculty and Allow Concealed Handguns on College Campuses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, criticized the Missouri House of Representatives for advancing HB 575, legislation that would allow colleges to arm…
April 5, 2019
4 Days and Counting: The Pressure is on for Maryland Lawmakers to Pass Life-Saving Background Check Legislation
Monday will mark the end of the legislative session in Maryland and the last chance for lawmakers to advance HB 786, legislation to require background checks on all sales of rifles and shotguns in the state. Under current Maryland law,…
April 5, 2019
In A Stunning Rebuke to the NRA, 33 House Republicans Vote to Pass VAWA
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 263-158 in favor of H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation that includes life-saving provisions to disarm domestic abusers and provide law enforcement important tools to…
April 4, 2019
Why Are Indiana Lawmakers Pushing to Roll Back Gun Laws That Protect Indiana Schools?
On Tuesday, the Indiana House of Representatives passed SB 119, legislation that would roll back state law to allow civilians to carry loaded handguns throughout Indiana’s K-12 schools. And as if that weren’t concerning enough, nearly identical language is now…
April 4, 2019
Victory for the Safety of Women: U.S. House Passes the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
Today, the House Voted 263-158 in Favor of H.R. 1585, Bipartisan Legislation That Includes Life-Saving Provisions to Disarm Domestic Abusers and Provide Law Enforcement Important Tools to Intervene When Domestic Abusers Try to Illegally Obtain Guns WASHINGTON– Everytown for…
April 4, 2019
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Texas Senate Passes Bill Expanding the Number of Armed Teachers in Schools
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Texas Senate voted to advance SB 244, which would increase the number…
April 4, 2019
New Hampshire Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud New Hampshire House for Passing Legislation to Prohibit Guns in K-12 Schools
CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, applauded the New Hampshire House of Representatives for advancing HB 564, legislation that would keep guns out of…
April 4, 2019
Idaho Moms Demand Action, Everytown Criticize Governor Little’s Decision to Sign Dangerous Gun Bill
HB 206 Will Make it Legal for 18-20-Year-Olds to Carry Concealed, Loaded Handguns in Idaho Cities Without Getting a Permit or Completing Gun Safety Training BOISE, Id. – The Idaho chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in…
April 3, 2019
Tennessee Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond After House Subcommittee Passes Dangerous Bill That Would Increase the Number of Guns in Schools
HB 1380 Would Force Schools to Allow Almost Any School Employee With a Permit to Carry a Concealed, Loaded Handgun on School Grounds NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and…
April 3, 2019
Texas Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Passes Reckless Bill That Would Threaten School Safety
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following response after the Senate voted to advance SB 406, which would expand the dangerous School…
April 2, 2019
North Dakota Moms Demand Action, Everytown Urge Governor to Veto Dangerous Bill That Would Let Schools Arm Teachers and Other School Staff
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today released the following statement after the North Dakota House of Representatives passed HB 1332, legislation that…
April 2, 2019
“Latest Outrage:” Columbus Dispatch Editorializes Against Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation
Today, The Columbus Dispatch came out against legislation introduced Friday that would dismantle Ohio’s law requiring a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public. As the editorial board emphasized: “If House Bill 174 passes, any…
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