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Nov 14, 2023

Wisconsin attorney general announces gun control legislation targeting domestic violence offenders

1 in every 6 domestic violence deaths in the U.S. happened in Wisconsin.

Gun Control
Sep 10, 2023

New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued an emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days in response to a spate of gun violence.

GOP Debate
Aug 24, 2023

In-fighting erupts among Republicans at first GOP Debate in Milwaukee

Sparks flew at Wednesday's debate with internal attacks within the Republican party.

2023 mass killings united states
Jul 17, 2023

US hits milestone for mass killings in first half of year

Nearly all of the mass killings in the first half of this year, 27 of 28, involved guns.

Jan 31, 2023

Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies

Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S., from a supermarket slaying in Buffalo, New York, to an elementary school tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, to a recent shooting at a California dance hall.

May 26, 2022

Wisconsin GOP leader open to arming teachers in schools

Wisconsin's top legislative Republican said Thursday that he is open to the idea of arming teachers following the latest school shooting in Texas, while he dismissed as "disingenuous" an offer from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to find common ground.

May 26, 2022

States divided on gun controls, even as mass shootings rise

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was quick to react to this week's carnage at a Texas elementary school, sending a tweet listing the gun control measures the Democratic-controlled state has taken. He finished with: "Your turn Congress."

May 25, 2022

Wisconsin Democrats renew call for votes on gun safety bills

Wisconsin Democrats renewed calls Wednesday for the Republican-controlled Legislature to take up a pair of gun safety bills that were rejected without any debate just over two years ago.

Nov 3, 2021

Supreme Court hears arguments in gun-rights case

Several Supreme Court justices appear concerned that a broad ruling in favor of gun rights could threaten restrictions on firearms in subways, bars, stadiums and other places where people gather.

Nov 2, 2021

Wisconsin AG to push for gun control, $115 million in grants

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Monday announced a $115 million legislative package to strengthen gun control and provide grants for community policing and programs for mental-health treatment.

Nov 7, 2019

Wisconsin GOP to dodge governor’s call for gun control bills

Wisconsin Republicans who control the state Legislature were expected to dodge the Democratic governor's call to pass a pair of gun-control bills during a special session Thursday, even as advocates planned to place additional pressure on them by holding a rally and flooding the galleries.

Oct 21, 2019

Wisconsin governor calls special session on gun control

Gov. Tony Evers on Monday called the Legislature into a special session next month to take up a pair of gun-control proposals that Republican leaders have been unwilling to debate, accusing them of telling those who support the legislatin to "go to hell."

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