Nation Apr 11 Biden moves to close ‘gun show loophole’ and expand background checks for gun buyers By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow
Politics Sep 19 Democrats retain narrow control of Pennsylvania House after special election Voters on Tuesday elected former congressional aide Lindsay Powell, bringing the partisan split to 102-101. Powell defeated Republican challenger Erin Connolly Autenreith in the heavily Democratic district. By Brooke Schultz, Associated Press/Report for America
Politics Sep 13 Judge blocks New Mexico governor’s suspension of right to carry firearms in public A federal judge has blocked part of a public health order that suspended the right to carry guns in public across New Mexico's largest metro area. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Politics Aug 29 Tennessee lawmakers abruptly end tumultuous session spurred by school shooting The GOP-dominant Statehouse refused to take up gun control measures over the past week and instead spent most of their time involved in political infighting. By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press
Politics Aug 24 Tennessee GOP lawmakers rule out gun control, hit impasse in session after school shooting The Senate's decision Thursday to adjourn until Monday leaves little certainty about what lawmakers might ultimately pass. However, they have all but guaranteed it won't be any significant gun control change. By Jonathan Mattise, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Aug 22 GOP-led Tennessee legislature orders removal of public from gun control hearing By Jonathan Mattise, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press On Tuesday, families close to a Nashville fatal school shooting broke down in tears after Republican leaders ordered state troopers to remove them and others from a legislative hearing room while they waited to testify in favor of gun control… Continue reading
Aug 18 Gun control will be an unlikely topic in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press Tennessee lawmakers have a long list of proposals on mental health, school resources, tougher penalties for violent criminals and more. Notably absent will be any serious consideration of tightening the state's relaxed gun laws. Continue reading
Aug 07 Illinois to outlaw gun advertisements that appeal to children, pose safety threat By John O'Connor, Associated Press Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally. Continue reading
Jul 16 Federal judge upholds Oregon’s tough gun control law approved by voters By Associated Press A federal judge has ruled Oregon’s voter-approved gun control measure – one of the toughest in the nation – is constitutional. Continue reading
Jul 14 U.S. endures deadliest 6 months of mass killings on record By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press, Larry Fenn, Associate Press Six months. 181 days. 28 mass killings. 140 victims. One country. Continue reading