[ad_1] A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy case, leaving the powerful gun-rights group to face a lawsuit from New York state that accuses it of financial abuses. The judge sitting in Dallas was tasked with deciding whether the NRA should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead of New York, where
[ad_1] IMage by James Yang / The Chronicle Work in the Legislature continues, as bills are coming out of the committees and advancing in both the House and Senate chambers. This session we have been focusing on many immediate needs of Oregonians, stemming from the pandemic and last year’s record wildfire season. HB 2289 relates
[ad_1] Happy Tuesday and welcome back to On The Money, where we’re hoping you’re not running on empty. I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at slane@thehill.com or tweet me @SylvanLane. And if you like your newsletter,
[ad_1] Today, the House Judiciary Committee issued a favorable report to Senate Bill 3, to impose a Maryland-style “handgun qualified purchase card” and a handgun transfer registry. It now goes to the House floor for further consideration. Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE SB 3. Senate Bill 3 requires prospective purchasers or recipients
[ad_1] A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a bankruptcy case by the NRA that would have allowed the guns rights group to reorganize as a nonprofit in Texas. Credit: Shelby Knowles for The Texas Tribune A federal judge dismissed on Tuesday a bankruptcy case by the National Rifle Association that would have allowed it to
[ad_1] CLOSE The National Rifle Association has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas, as part of an attempt to restructure the organization. USA TODAY A federal judge on Tuesday rejected the National Rifle Association’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, forcing the nonprofit to defend itself against the state of New York’s lawsuit against the organization – a
[ad_1] State of New York is seeking dissolution of the national pro-gun group, had argued the bankruptcy claim was an evasion. The National Rifle Association (NRA) cannot use bankruptcy to reorganise in gun-friendly Texas, a federal judge in Dallas has ruled, handing a defeat to the influential firearms rights group that is facing an effort
[ad_1] Last year, a coalition of retired federal law enforcement officers and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association sued the Garden State for denying their right to carry under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA). That lawsuit just forced a policy change in the state that should allow more law enforcement officers to carry.
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Donald Trump stood by Rep. Elise Stefanik today in her bid to take over a House Republican leadership post, as some conservatives raised concerns over her voting record. The former president issued a statement in which he said Stefanik would be an upgrade over Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, as chair of the
[ad_1] I went online this morning and Googled “How to Make a Glock at Home.” In a trice, I came up with 26.4 million hits for websites offering all the component parts, together with assembly directions. Some of the companies offering do-it-yourself kits accept payment in Bitcoin or some other crypto currency. It is perfectly
[ad_1] Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) has signed into law legislation that designates gun stores as essential businesses allowed to remain open during an emergency—a move that will further protect gun stores, manufacturers, and trade associations from lawsuits. The new law, Senate Bill 1382, introduced by Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers, applies to any store selling
[ad_1] Then-Carlyle Group President Glenn Youngkin is seen during a 2017 panel. The first-time political candidate is the Republican nominee for governor in Virginia. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Then-Carlyle Group President Glenn Youngkin is seen during a 2017 panel. The first-time political candidate is the Republican nominee for governor
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy set a Wednesday vote for removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her Republican leadership post in the chamber, saying it was clear that he and his GOP colleagues “need to make a change.” McCarthy, R-Calif., made the remarks Monday in a letter to Republican lawmakers that did not
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy set a Wednesday vote for removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her Republican leadership post in the chamber, saying it was clear that he and his GOP colleagues “need to make a change.” Cheney, R-Wyo., seems all but certain to be tossed from her No. 3 House
[ad_1] On May 12th, the Assembly Appropriations Committee will hear Assembly Bills 1223, 1237, and 1509. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE these anti-gun bills. Assembly Bill 1223 places an excise tax of 10% on the sales price of a handgun, and places an 11% excise tax on the sales price on all long
[ad_1] Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee will hear Senate Bill 3, to impose a Maryland-style “handgun qualified purchase card” and a handgun transfer registry. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE SB 3. Senate Bill 3 requires prospective purchasers or recipients of a handgun to first have a “handgun qualified purchaser card,” which requires a training course. While those
[ad_1] Last week, The New Yorker released footage of National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre struggling to kill an elephant in Botswana. Kate Dylewsky, senior policy advisor for the Animal Welfare Institute, says the video is an opportunity to assess claims that the trophy hunting promotes conservation. “Killing imperiled species to save them will never
[ad_1] Hundreds of abandoned or illegal guns are stored in a secure state facility. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger I have spent my 76 years fighting impulses — impulses to jump into quarries, impulses to ride uninspectable motorcycles, and impulses to binge on food — I once weighed 485 pounds. The ensuing years have taught me
[ad_1] Gun manufacturers, the NRA and the Republican Party share the blame for so much violence. (Johnny Hanson/Houston Chronicle via AP, File) In this May 4, 2013, photo, National Rifle Association members listen to speakers during the NRA’s 142 annual Meetings and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. By Ron Molen
[ad_1] Last week, Emergency Powers legislation, Senate Bill 136, was introduced in the Alaska Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee. The committee is scheduled to consider SB 136 tomorrow, and a public hearing on Thursday, May 13. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT this important legislation. Companion
[ad_1] We write about NICS numbers regularly because they provide a ready-made finger on the pulse of American gun owners. As we saw last year, NICS numbers confirm what we’re all thinking. Politicians talking about banning commonly owned firearms? NICS numbers rise. Bureaucrats releasing prisoners as a virus rages? NICS numbers rise. Readers know the
[ad_1] A year after Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his sweeping ban on firearms, shocking new revelations have emerged concerning the repudiated long gun registry and the federal police agency responsible for implementing and enforcing Canada’s gun laws. According to reports by the Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) and news media, there is good
[ad_1] It’s time once again for that lamest of all biennial traditions – the publication of a lengthy New York Times or Washington Post opinion piece disguised as news that commiserates about the purportedly beleaguered state of the ever-so valiant Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). As if taking direction directly from the
[ad_1] With bills rapidly advancing through the legislature, the Colorado House will likely consider two anti-gun measures this week and your State Representative needs to hear from you! House Bill 1298 allows for the indefinite delay of firearm transfers. Current state law allows licensed firearm dealers to proceed with firearm transfers if the Colorado Bureau of Investigation
[ad_1] Joan Graff: Facebook: Sleeping better now I applaud the decision of the Facebook Oversight Board which is a FacebookAppointed Board of journalists, activists and lawyers who voted to continuethe social network’s ban on Trump’s use of Facebook for the next sixmonths. The ban was enacted after the January 6th insurrection in Washington.The Oversight group
[ad_1] Elected officials, regardless of party, are there to protect the American people, not put them in harm’s way. The U.S. is a violent country where mass shootings are too common. We witnessed 45 mass shootings in just one recent one-month period. U.S. gun homicides are approximately 31 per 1 million people, according to Small
[ad_1] The National Rifle Association, long a feared power broker, will learn its fate this week in a court ruling that has the potential to hobble the gun-rights group and imperil the three-decade reign of its boss, Wayne LaPierre. A judge is weighing several options. He could let the NRA’s bankruptcy case go forward, giving
[ad_1] Two weeks ago we reported on a leaked document that appeared to be a new ATF proposed rule to amend several key definitions in federal firearm regulations. On May 7th, ATF published a nearly identical proposed rule on its website. The rule has not yet been published in the federal register, but likely will
[ad_1] As she works to secure her election, Stefanik has told colleagues she’d serve as No. 3 leader only through the 2022 election year, said a GOP lawmaker and an aide speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal conversations. She’s said she’d take the top GOP slot on the House Education and Labor Committee
[ad_1] Figuring out what Charlie Crist believes is tough. He’s been a conservative Republican, a moderate Republican, an independent, a moderate Democrat and, now, a liberal Democrat. But far-left MSNBC host Joy Reid has bought into the hype on the politician, whatever he is now. Talking to him on Thursday night, Reid’s only concern was