[ad_1] On April 20, FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate warned a meeting of law enforcement officers that “violence, homicides and aggravated assaults” are now “occurring at an appalling rate” in America: “We’re seeing a disturbing violent crime surge across the country.” The FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data for 2020 (the most recent reporting
[ad_1] Gun Violence Prevention FAQs Explore other fact sheets in this series. This fact sheet will be periodically updated to account for new policy developments. It was last updated on May 2, 2022. What is permitless carry? Permitless carry refers to a series of laws that allow individuals to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public
[ad_1] Second Amendment supporters often are concerned with citizens being able to protect themselves against home invasions or government overreach, but a number of Connecticut groups are defending themselves against a different threat: racism. Racial-justice activism has been on the rise in the last few weeks, set off by a white nationalist group’s efforts to
[ad_1] After two weeks in central Mexico, Whataburger marked my entry point back into the United States. Located in one of those dystopian nowheresville districts that border major airports, the fast-food restaurant near DFW was the perfect venue for my re-acclimatization back into American life. Customers were obese, slouchy, and grumpy, and, I assumed, heavily
[ad_1] After Republicans drastically overhauled metro Atlanta’s congressional boundaries, two sitting Democratic congresswomen are facing off in a primary to serve a growing segment of the party’s core constituency in an important state for future elections. Neither Rep. Lucy McBath nor Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux technically live in the new 7th District, but in a debate
[ad_1] LIMA — U.S. Senate candidate Jane Timken visited Westgate Entertainment Center on Sunday, where she spoke to roughly 30 people on a range of national policy issues. A major topic she tackled centered around “treating criminals like criminals and police officers like the heroes they are.” Within this framework, she presented a case for
[ad_1] Gannett/USA Today Network-Florida Staff | Tallahassee Democrat DeSantis in Levy County Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Biden administration, infrastructure, Elon Musk and Twitter in Levy County. Andrew Caplan, The Gainesville Sun Gov. Ron DeSantis reaffirmed his support for a change in state law that would allow residents to carry concealed guns without needing permits, and predicted the
[ad_1] Gannett/USA Today Network-Florida Staff | Tallahassee Democrat DeSantis in Levy County Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Biden administration, infrastructure, Elong Musk and Twitter in Levy County. Andrew Caplan, The Gainesville Sun Gov. Ron DeSantis reaffirmed his support for an open carry law for firearms, which supporters call “constitutional carry,” and predicted the Florida Legislature
[ad_1] Common Ground Arkansas’ guide to contested primaries in each county: https://commongroundar.org/pic/ University of Virginia Center for Politics article on open primary voting: https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/how-minority-parties-might-compete-in-one-party-states/ Finding common ground usually requires leaving familiar turf. Arkansans who want less partisanship in their state government need to be willing to vote in either major party’s primary whatever their personal
[ad_1] Journalists are always willing to parrot the most vile talking points, whatever it takes to salvage a Democratic president. That’s true with Joe Biden and it was true 27 years ago this week with Bill Clinton. Clinton was facing a newly empowered Republican majority and decided to exploit the tragic Oklahoma City Bombing in
[ad_1] Media Credit: Photo Illustration by Auden Yurman | Senior Photo Editor D.C. Attorney General candidates convened at the School of Media and Public Affairs to discuss their platforms and campaigns Tuesday. The candidates each spoke about how their leadership would have an impact on important D.C. policies, including gun violence and the District’s unhoused
[ad_1] Two Republican candidates are facing off for Douglas County sheriff and hoping to bring changes to the office if elected.Aaron Hanson is the current fugitive task force supervisor for Omaha police and George Merrithew is a retired Omaha police lieutenant.The two men both have extensive law enforcement backgrounds.Hanson is an Omaha native with 25
[ad_1] Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — El gobernador Ron DeSantis prometió el viernes que haría de Florida un llamado estado constitucional de portación, lo que permitiría a las personas portar armas de fuego en público sin permisos. “La legislatura lo hará”, dijo DeSantis durante una conferencia de prensa en el norte de Florida. “No puedo decirles
[ad_1] PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed on April 29 that Florida will have a Constitutional Carry gun law before the end of his term. “Constitutional Carry,” sometimes called permitless carry, allows people to carry a weapon without a license or permit. The term was derived from the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which gives
[ad_1] Rep. Paul Amador has been officially endorsed by the National Rifle Association for his support of the Second Amendment. COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — State Rep. Paul Amador’s re-election campaign has been officially endorsed by the National Rifle Association, as reported by the Coeur d’Alene Press. “On behalf of NRA members in Idaho House District
[ad_1] “The legislature will get it done,” DeSantis said during a news conference in north Florida. “I can’t tell you if it’s going to be next week or six months, but I can tell you that before I am done as governor, we will have a signature on that.” In Florida, people must obtain concealed
[ad_1] “The legislature will get it done,” DeSantis said during a news conference in north Florida. “I can’t tell you if it’s going to be next week or six months, but I can tell you that before I am done as governor, we will have a signature on that.” In Florida, people must obtain concealed
[ad_1] Speaking before residents in North Central Florida, Ron DeSantis on Friday promised he’d sign “constitutional carry” gun legislation into law before he leaves the governor’s office. “We used to be the leader on Second Amendment issues,” DeSantis said, noting that 25 other states have already passed “constitutional carry” laws, which allow people to carry
[ad_1] CASS COUNTY- A discussion over a controversial resolution that would make Cass County a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary County” turned heated Friday at the Cass County Supervisors meeting with one resident insulting a Supervisor before storming out of the room. Cary Short, a former NRA member and gun owner, who attended last week’s meeting and
[ad_1] Yesterday, the New Hampshire Senate voted to pass ATV Carry. Thanks to the strong support of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters, this important legislation will be enrolled and heads to the Governor’s desk for further consideration this session. Please act now to contact Governor Sununu and respectfully request that he sign House Bill
[ad_1] In the last few days, Kemp has celebrated the National Rifle Association’s endorsement, rallied with law enforcement officers, approved an election measure sought by Trump loyalists and traveled to Perdue’s hometown to sign into law a sharp income tax cut. And in recent weeks, he’s maneuvered to solidify his conservative support by inking an
[ad_1] House Ways and Means Chairman Shaw Blackmon, a Republican from Bonaire, said that once the measure is fully implemented, it will save a family of four with an income of $75,000 about $650 a year. The tax cut even drew votes from a majority of Democrats in the General Assembly, but that doesn’t mean
[ad_1] For months, Idaho high school students worked with state lawmakers to craft a resolution on gun violence. They prepared emotional testimony on losing family or friends to suicide, feelings of numbness to active shooter drills, and fears they had when their loved ones struggling with mental health had access to firearms. They expected to
[ad_1] By Jeff Gross, contributing writer Fishing license follow up: The RI DEM is working with the state library system to offer many locations for one to sign up and not provide their Social Security Number (SSN). Since most towns and cities have libraries that have extended hours, some until 8 pm, they can accommodate
[ad_1] Submit news, briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Found-materials artist featured at East Suburban Artists League The East Suburban Artists League will feature artist Glendon Hyde at their May 5 meeting. Hyde creates “found art” using discarded and broken materials, mostly donated by friends and neighbors. Hyde will share his motivation, techniques and specific
[ad_1] Yesterday, the Oklahoma Senate passed firearm discrimination prevention legislation, House Bill 3144. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote before being sent to the Governor. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to CONCUR on House Bill 3144! House Bill 3144 provides that a governmental entity may not enter into
[ad_1] Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — El gobernador del estado de Florida, Ron DeSantis, es visto como un posible contendiente presidencial en 2024, situación en que podría llegar a enfrentarse a Donald Trump en la interna del Partido Republicano. ANÁLISIS | El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, muestra el poder bruto de su gobierno imperial ¿Pero
[ad_1] NASCAR fire suits resemble patchwork quilts. Golfers wear them on their jerseys and caps. Umpires sport a few, as do minor league baseball uniforms. And now, under a new agreement, so will Major League Baseball uniforms be stitched with patches advertising teams’ sponsors and underwriters, kind of like moving billboards promoting a range of
[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Maine — It was always clear that Maine’s pioneering right-to-food amendment could spark wide-ranging legal challenges. Few expected the first to be over one of the state’s most high-profile hunting regulations. It came Wednesday, when a couple sued the state for violating their new right with a ban on Sunday hunting. Dozens of legislative
[ad_1] The House Oversight Committee revealed in a new report that McKinsey consultants worked on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) projects while simultaneously helping Purdue Pharma — and did not disclose that conflict of interest to the government, a potential violation of the law. Get Innovation Beat Boston Globe tech reporters tell the story of