[ad_1] Top policymakers and business leaders will assemble virtually next week for the DealBook DC Policy Project, to discuss the future of politics, the economy, markets and more. Register here to join us, from anywhere in the world, free of charge. Policy prescriptions With a new administration in place in Washington, the real work —

[ad_1] Beto O’Rourke may be just another private citizen now, after unsuccessful bids for president in 2020 and the U.S. Senate in 2018. But his response to the grid failure in Texas is rekindling speculation about his political plans. While Republican leaders in Texas have come under fire this week over their handling to the

[ad_1] The city of Columbus recently discussed implementing a ban on bowhunting for deer hunting in Columbus and Muscogee County on any tract of land that is less than 10 acres. The issue came up for discussion on Feb. 9, and it’s expected to come up for more discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30

[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden to Sign Major Disaster Declaration for Texas President Biden said on Friday that he planned to declare a major disaster in Texas which would allow for additional federal aid to be routed to residents struggling to access basic necessities after a deadly winter

[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden to Sign Major Disaster Declaration for Texas President Biden said on Friday that he planned to declare a major disaster in Texas which would allow for additional federal aid to be routed to residents struggling to access basic necessities after a deadly winter

[ad_1] This week, the House Committee on Judiciary passed HB 2827 and HB 2840, legislation to prevent discrimination against the firearm industry and to improve self-defense. The bills will next be considered in the House Rules Committee on Monday, February 22nd.   House Bill 2827 prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against firearm businesses. Anti-gun banks and their executives have

[ad_1] This week, the Colorado General Assembly convened for its 2021 Legislative Session.  Multiple pro- and anti-gun bills have already been introduced, though no hearings have currently been scheduled. Below are a handful of important measures to be aware of. Pro-gun bills: House Bill 1038 allows those with a concealed handgun permit to carry concealed handguns

[ad_1] Today, the House held a second reading for House Bill 1369, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones. This is further into the legislative process than similar bills advanced in previous years, and it is because of hard work from, and strong leadership by, Representatives Smaltz, Lucas,

[ad_1] FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte for signing House Bill 102 into law. HB 102 is NRA-backed legislation that recognizes law-abiding gun owners’ right to carry a firearm without first obtaining a permit. “On behalf of the NRA’s more than five-million members, we

[ad_1] On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider anti-self-defense legislation, Senate Bill 554.  Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 554. Senate Bill 554 will create new “gun-free zones” by giving authority to local governments, universities, and airports to prohibit concealed carry permit holders from carrying in local government buildings, colleges and

[ad_1] On February 23rd, the House Judiciary Committee will hear House Bill 3094, to legalize the open carry of handguns. Previously, on February 10th, the General Laws Subcommittee issued a favorable report to HB 3094 and advanced it to the full committee. House Bill 3094 allows citizens who hold a concealed weapons permit to carry

[ad_1] The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte for signing House Bill 102 into law. HB 102 is NRA-backed legislation that recognizes law-abiding gun owners’ right to carry a firearm without first obtaining a permit.  “On behalf of the NRA’s more than five-million members, we thank Gov. Gianforte

[ad_1] SB 224: Lock Up Your Guns or Face State Charges. Teach Your Kid Firearm Safety and Possibly Face State Charges  See Tuesday’s alert for information on SB 224 (Click Here) Dear New Mexico NRA Member: The Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee postponed hearing SB 224  yesterday and will now consider the bill on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

[ad_1] 2021 has seen the introduction of a large number of pro-gun bills in the Sooner State.  A few of them are outlined below.  It is important for NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters to stay active this legislative session.  Stay updated through NRA-ILA Alerts, and at our website, www.NRAILA.org. House Bill 1673, sponsored by Rep. Kevin West, would

[ad_1] The annual Conservative Political Action Conference — traditionally the who’s who of Republican politics — will look a lot different in 2021. For the first time since the event began in 1974, CPAC will not take place in the Washington, D.C., area, but rather in Florida, because the Republican-run state is allowing the conference

[ad_1] Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 2543. This measure removes an important failsafe during the background check process that could create an indefinite delay during a firearm purchase. This would give the government unlimited discretion to prevent someone from exercising their Second Amendment rights.  Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and ask

[ad_1] Last week, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee considered House Bill 1283.  Previously, this measure could have caused the lawful open carry of a firearm to become a felony offense.  While the substitute measure removes certain language from the original measure that triggered the felony charge if an individual “felt threatened,” the substance of the

[ad_1] Do you remember this time last year? Before COVID-19 became a global pandemic? Almost exactly one year ago, we wrote about how Americans broke the January NICS record. More than 1.1 million NICS checks associated with a potential transfer that month was a sign that the gun-owning community was growing. There were more than

[ad_1] According to a recent Fox News report, Bank of America secretly turned over hundreds of its customers’ personal data to the federal government following the unrest at the Capitol on January 6. The targeted customers included those who made purchases at “weapons-related merchants” in early January. The report suggested that the nation’s second largest

[ad_1] Today, the Senate swiftly voted to send two pro-gun bills to the House.  Senate Bill 100 was passed by a 32 to 3 vote, and Senate Bill 111 was unanimously passed.  Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bills 100 and 111. Senate Bill 100 provides protections for gun stores, ranges,

[ad_1] Today, the House Ways and Means Committee approved House Bill 1369, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones. It will now go on to the full House for further consideration. Please ask your state representative to SUPPORT this critical bill that improves self-defense in Indiana. House Bill

[ad_1] Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 2344, and yesterday the House Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 1498.  These measures are advancing rapidly and could soon be considered by their full respective chambers. Please contact your state Senator and Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 2344 and House Bill 1498. Senate Bill

[ad_1] The opening of the 2021 legislative session looks much different this year with COVID forcing lawmakers to run session differently, but the more things change, the more they stay the same.  In Providence, anti-gun politicians have begun stacking the hopper with bills designed to strip Rhode Islanders of their constitutional rights.  We have seen

[ad_1] MinnPost photo by Corey Anderson In the Pioneer Press, Frederick Melo writes: “With a new renters’ rights platform days away from taking effect in St. Paul, a coalition of St. Paul landlords has filed suit against the city in federal court alleging that the residential tenant protections embraced by the mayor and city council

[ad_1] Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed House Bill 2310. It previously passed the House with an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 81-17 and now goes to Governor Ralph Northam for his signature. House Bill 2310, sponsored by Delegate Chris Runion (R-25), allows individuals who completed online firearms training prior to January 1st, 2021, but were prohibited

[ad_1] Some Americans say they are boycotting the grocery chain Publix after it was revealed that a member of the company’s founding family donated $300,000 to the Trump rally that preceded the Capitol insurrection. The Wall Street Journal reported that Julie Jenkins Fancelli, an heiress to the Publix grocery chain, donated $300,000 to the “Save

[ad_1] The House Public Policy Committee has approved House Bill 1369, to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their loved ones. It may now go to the Ways and Means Committee before going on to the full House for further consideration. Please ask your state representative to SUPPORT this critical bill

[ad_1] On February 17th, the House Committee on Judiciary will hear bills to prevent discrimination against the firearm industry and improve self-defense. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT House Bills 2827 and 2840. In addition, please use the Request to Speak application (RTS) on the Arizona State Legislature website to urge House Committee on Judiciary

[ad_1] Senator Ram Villivalam and Representative Kathleen Willis will file legislation this year to increase the cost and red tape required to obtain a FOID after the effort failed last session. While bill numbers are not yet available, the scheme is deceptively named “Fix the FOID.” Please contact your lawmakers and ask them to OPPOSE

[ad_1] The Kentucky 2021 legislative session is under way and these two bills in the General Assembly are of great importance to the future of our constitutional rights. Pro-Gun House Bill 175 prohibits financial institutions from discriminating against firearm businesses. Anti-gun banks and their executives have expressed interest in denying services to the firearm industry