[ad_1] MIAMI — A proposal to repeal a law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and shotguns in Florida is positioned to go to the full state House, but the issue remains on hold in the Senate. The Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted 16-6 to approve House Bill 759, which

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE — Walking through the halls of the building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a teenage gunman killed 17 people seven years ago left a deep impression on Senate President Ben Albritton. “You can’t do that and not be affected profoundly,” Albritton, a Republican from rural Wauchula and a lifetime NRA member,

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House could move quickly to pass a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.  What we know: The Florida House is considering a bill (HB 759) that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other

[ad_1] It might not be a presidential election, but the contest for U.S. House District 6 is a race that is garnering a lot of attention. The two most prominent candidates are political newcomer Josh Weil, a Democrat, against Florida Sen. Randy Fine, a Republican endorsed by President Trump. The person who wins will represent

[ad_1] Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter This story was originally reported by Nadra Nittle of The 19th. For almost three hours, Linda McMahon sat through a confirmation hearing last month in which senators pressed her on everything from teacher pay to transgender athletes. But none

[ad_1] On March 10, the respondents in the successful challenge to Minnesota’s ban on issuance of pistol carry permits to persons aged 18 to 20, Jacobson v. Worth, agreed with the state petitioner that the Supreme Court should grant certiorari in the case.  The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, the petitioner, asked the

[ad_1] A contentious proposal to implement some of the strictest gun-ownership rules in the country is up for debate in the state House of Representatives Friday. The measure is ultimately expected to get widespread support from the Democratic majority, but will likely also face a long filibuster from Republicans, who argue the measure is outright

[ad_1] Elon Musk is used to being vilified by the left, particularly since he was tasked by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in trimming the waste, fraud and abuse that has bloated federal government. Now, one section of the citizenry is actually asking him to push harder: Second Amendment

[ad_1] If passed, it would repeal a law signed after the 2018 mass shooting at a Parkland school that raised the age to 21. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A controversial proposal to repeal a law that prevents people under age 21 from buying rifles and shotguns in Florida is positioned to go to the full House,

[ad_1] Legislation that lowers the age to buy firearms, reversing restrictions implemented after the Parkland shooting, is moving to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee on a 16-6 vote advanced a bill (HB 759) that would allow 18-year-olds to purchase or take legal ownership of firearms, including the type used in the 2018 mass

[ad_1] OLYMPIA — A Washington State Senate bill to ban firearms in public areas where children may be present had its first hearing in the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. More than 50 people were scheduled to testify regarding the bill during the committee meeting.   Senate Bill 5098 passed the Senate

[ad_1] The Trump administration has scrubbed an advisory on gun violence from the official website of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vital health warning was issued in 2024 by then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, and the decision to bury it comes just as the United States experienced its 50th mass shooting of the calendar year so

[ad_1] In the wake of Parkland, Florida enacted restrictions on adults under the age of 21 from buying long guns. Federal law already prohibited them from buying handguns, which means many lawful adults were left unable to exercise their right to keep and bear arms. Other states have similar laws on the books and others

[ad_1] The NRA Foundation has awarded the Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Education Club a grant totaling $4,000 to fund a cargo trailer for practices and competitions.  “We are very excited about this award,” said Chris Lichty, Pulaski County 4-H Extension Agent, “and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our 4-H youth and

[ad_1] Trump calls for impeachment of judge weighing Alien Enemies Act deportation case Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of the judge handling lawsuits over his administration’s deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members, a significant escalation of rightwing attacks on the judiciary. While allies of the president such as Elon Musk have repeatedly said

[ad_1] The Trump administration has removed former surgeon general Vivek Murthy’s advisory on gun violence as a public health issue from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ website. This move was made to comply with Donald Trump’s executive order to protect second amendment rights, a White House official told the Guardian. The “firearm

[ad_1] The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Florida’s post-Parkland law requiring buyers of long guns to be at least 21 years old. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal court upheld the law that raised the minimum age for buying long guns in Florida to 21 years old, as state lawmakers are pushing forward a

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE – The Florida House is for the third time pushing to undo a law that bans people younger than 21 from buying a rifle. In the past two legislative sessions, the bill failed amid opposition from Senate President Kathleen Passidomo. But this year, gun rights activists say they’re more hopeful, pointing to new

[ad_1] FLORIDA – A federal appeals court has upheld Florida’s law prohibiting individuals under 21 from purchasing rifles and long guns, rejecting an NRA-backed challenge. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-4 that the law aligns with historical firearm regulations, citing legal traditions dating back to the nation’s founding. The law was enacted

[ad_1] It was seven years ago this week — March 9, 2018. On a profoundly sad day, former Gov. Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 7026, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. At a somber bill-signing less than a month after the mass shooting at the school, Scott was joined by parents of

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation,” a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. The 8-4 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of

[ad_1] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation,” a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. State leaders signal potential changes ahead What we know: A

[ad_1] When senators on Friday vote on a piece of legislation to keep the government open, they will also decide whether to give the Trump administration the authority to withhold funds from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control. Experts interviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution say that funding for the CDC’s Injury Center — which aims

[ad_1] Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation,” a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. The 8-4 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals came after

[ad_1] Published 2025-03-14 11:05 11:05 March 14, 2025 am For almost three hours, Linda McMahon sat through a confirmation hearing last month in which senators pressed her on everything from teacher pay to transgender athletes. But none from either party asked her about school shootings. That’s a glaring oversight, according to some leaders working to

[ad_1] With about $750,000 billed to former Gov. Kristi Noem’s state-issued credit card during her six years in office, there was no shortage of colorful excursions. From book tours to hunting trips, South Dakota taxpayers shouldered some of the expenses related to Noem’s travel, whether she was on official state business or not. The South

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[ad_1] March 12, 2025: Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 19 bills into law: SB 15 expands the policy advisory committee for animal damage control; SB 25 clarifies the adoption and use of the plumbing code; SB 66 revises certain provisions related to capital improvements of state buildings; SB 76 repeals reporting and testifying requirements