On May 6th, the Louisiana legislature unanimously passed a bill barring gun possession for anyone convicted to domestic violence. The bill awaits Governor Bobby Jindal’s signature. Recently Wisconsin passed a law requiring those convicted of domestic violence to surrender their
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The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence just released an update on state gun law developments. Public outrage after the December 2012 massacre in Newtown has resulted in real and sustained changes to gun laws in many states. Sixty-four new
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In a victory for common sense gun laws, Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona has vetoed a bill that would have allowed guns in public buildings and events that do not provide security guards and metal detectors at each entrance. Governor
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Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA), the chair of the House Appropriations Committee, has said he will oppose President Obama’s proposal for $10 million in gun research funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s current funding for
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The governor of Wisconsin signed three bills intended to strengthen domestic violence reforms. The new laws require police to track domestic disturbance incidents when no arrests are made and inform victims of their options. One new law establishes a clear
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