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Six Shot, Two Dead During Party in Mass Shooting in Jonesboro, Arkansas; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
JONESBORO, AR. — The Arkansas 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 shooting at a private party in Jonesboro, Arkansas…
March 8, 2024
Everytown Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON — Today, after President Biden delivered the State of the Union address, where he highlighted the administration’s significant gun safety achievements, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action released the following statements: “It’s…
March 7, 2024
Careless and Dangerous: Wyoming Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to Passage of Measure to Flood Schools, Sporting Events and More with Guns; Urge Governor Gordon to Veto
CHEYENNE, WY. — The Wyoming chapters of Moms Demand Action, and leaders with Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after lawmakers in the Senate passed HB 125. The measure,…
March 7, 2024
Governor McMaster Signs Permitless Carry After South Carolina House and Senate Ram Through Legislation
Law Enforcement, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and Others Speak Out Against Reckless Repeal of Permitting Process COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for…
March 7, 2024
Oregon Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Celebrate Bipartisan Creation of Legislative Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention
SALEM, OR. — The Oregon chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statement after the legislature passed Senate Bill 1503 with bipartisan support. The measure…
March 7, 2024
Mass Shooting in Philadelphia Underscores Urgent Need for Action on Gun Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
PHILADELPHIA – Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements in response to a mass shooting near a public transportation bus in Northeast Philadelphia, where 8 teens…
March 6, 2024
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Respond to Trump Becoming Presumptive Nominee
WASHINGTON — Today, after Donald Trump became the presumed Republican nominee for president, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statements: “When Donald Trump was in office, the NRA treated the White…
March 5, 2024
Hours After Being Struck Down, Wyoming Lawmakers Revive Reckless Measure Pushing “Guns Everywhere” Agenda, Moms Demand Action Responds
CHEYENNE, WY. — The Wyoming chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statement after lawmakers broke legislative procedure rules and revived HB 125, just after lawmakers in the Judiciary Committee…
March 5, 2024
Everytown Statement on Senator Sinema’s Decision Not to Run For Reelection
WASHINGTON — Today, following Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s announcement that she would not seek reelection this year, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statements: “In the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Kyrsten…
March 5, 2024
Louisiana Governor Landry Signs Permitless Carry Into Law Despite Objection from Law Enforcement and Correlation to Increases in Violent Crime; Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
BATON ROUGE, LA. – The Louisiana 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 Governor Jeff Landry signing legislation to allow permitless…
March 4, 2024
Here’s What to Know as the Wyoming Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Reckless Bill Pushing Gun Lobby’s “Guns Everywhere” Agenda
Today, lawmakers in the Wyoming Senate Judiciary Committee will hear HB 125. The measure is now under consideration in the Senate committee before heading to the full floor vote. Here’s What to Know About This Dangerous Legislation: …
March 4, 2024
Joined by Moms Demand Action Executive Director Angela Ferell-Zabala, Hundreds of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Rally in Sacramento During Annual Advocacy Day
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statements after rallying in Sacramento during their annual advocacy day. Gun safety advocates,…
March 4, 2024
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Surrounded by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham Signs Gun Safety Legislation
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Sent Over 2,800 Messages Advocating for Life-Saving Legislation this Session New Mexico Becomes the 12th State to Implement Waiting Periods for Firearm Purchases SANTA FE, NM — The New…
March 4, 2024
Full Florida House Advances HB17 and HB1223, Cruel Legislation to Erode Common Sense Gun Legislation Passed After the Mass Shooting At Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida 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 House Republicans advancing two dangerous bills that will further…
March 1, 2024
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Bipartisan Support, Utah Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Celebrate Action on Gun Safety
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statement applauding bipartisan action on gun safety as the legislature passed HB…
March 1, 2024
ICYMI WASHINGTON’S BIG WEEK FOR GUN SAFETY: Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Legislature Passes Life-Saving Measures
OLYMPIA, WA. — The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statements celebrating the passage of various gun safety bills, including a bill requiring…
February 29, 2024
Following Mass Shooting at Perry High School, Iowa House Lawmakers Pass Dangerous Legislation to Arm Teachers in Schools; Iowa Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
DES MOINES, I.A. – Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements in response to the Iowa House passing a dangerous gun bill, House File 2586, which would…
February 29, 2024
Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action Applaud Minnesota House Lawmakers For Introducing Common-Sense Measures to Secure Firearm Storage and Require Reporting of Lost and Stolen Firearms
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements today applauding Minnesota lawmakers for advancing critical gun safety measures including legislation strengthening…
February 28, 2024
South Dakota Lawmakers Pass Dangerous Legislation to Allow More Guns in Schools; South Dakota Moms Demand Action Responds
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroot network, issued the following statement after the South Sakota legislature passed SB 203. This bill…
February 27, 2024
Dangerous Bill to Make it Harder to Sue Bad Actors in the Gun Industry Passes in Indiana Legislature, Despite Widespread Opposition
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — The Indiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroot network, issued the following statement after the Indiana legislature passed HB 1235. The bill seeks to expand…
February 23, 2024
Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses First Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Everytown Leaders Running for Office
NEW YORK — Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsed its first round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers and Everytown leaders running for office across the country. These endorsements, which are Everytown for Gun Safety Action…
February 22, 2024
Louisiana Senate Passes Permitless Carry Despite the Majority of Americans Opposing; Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Polling shows over 80 percent of gun owners, non-gun owners, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents agree that comprehensive safety standards are critical in issuing concealed carry permits. BATON ROUGE, LA. – The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action…
February 22, 2024
Nebraska Lawmakers Need to Act With Urgency in Rejecting LB 883, Dangerous Legislation That Would Repeal the State’s Background Check Requirement for Purchasing Handguns
Everytown, Moms Demand Action Issue the Following Statement Ahead of Committee Hearing on LB 883 LINCOLN, Neb. — Today, the Nebraska House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to consider Legislative Bill 883. This reckless and…
February 21, 2024
Florida House Judiciary Committee Advances HB17 and HB1223, Dangerous Legislation to Rollback Common Sense Gun Reform Passed After the Mass Shooting At Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Florida 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 House Republicans advancing HB17, a bill to repeal the law that requires…
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