Month: February 2022

This week, the Senate Judiciary passed the WV Keep, Bear, and Drive with Arms Act, House Bill 4048.  The measure now heads to the Senate Floor for a final vote.  Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 4048. House Bill 4048 affirms that it is lawful to possess loaded and/or uncased rifles

Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday who announced they have reached a deal on a “modernized” version of the Violence Against Women Act. What You Need To Know A group of bipartisan lawmakers on Wednesday announced they have reached a deal to reauthorize the Violence Against

Gray wolf federal protections removed by Trump restored across much of US California ruling does not affect wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming Federal protections for gray wolves were restored across much of the US on Thursday, after their removal in the waning days of the Trump administration exposed the

Today, at 4PM, the House Public Safety Subcommittee #1 will hear House Bill 509, to repeal the “red flag” law passed in 2020. If you wish to view or participate in the hearing or submit comments, click here for information. Please contact subcommittee members and ask them to SUPPORT HB 509. House Bill 509 restores

from the maybe-just-don’t-partner-with-the-MPD-from-now-on,-St.-Paul-PD dept The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is temporarily ending the use of no-knock warrants following the killing of 22-year-old Amir Locke by Minneapolis police officers. The city’s mayor, Jacob Frey, has placed a moratorium on these warrants until the policy can be reviewed by Professor Pete Kraska of Eastern Kentucky University and

Taking bets: Will Harrell get local control over gun policy before Sawant gets local control over rent hikes? City of Seattle As gun violence soars in Seattle, during a press conference last week Mayor Bruce Harrell said he wanted to repeal the law that keeps municipalities at the mercy of the state when it comes

The Jan. 27 Zoom monthly meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) featured news of new hires, crime updates, and more. Z3PSC President Liz Style served as meeting facilitator. It began with Lee Schmidt introducing himself as the city’s new acting public safety director. He previously served as the assistant director of operations

By J. Mark Powell That corny country TV variety show “Hee-Haw” had a gag called, “Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me.” Hillbilly sad sacks laid around a cabin porch and wailed in woebegone misery, “If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all.” That was a comedy sketch. But the man we’re about

Earlier this week, anti-gun senators introduced a legislative package to institute a “red flag” law, for firearm seizures without due process. It has been referred to the Senate Government Operations Committee. Please contact your state senator and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bills 856, 857, and 858. Senate Bills 856, 857, and 858 allow the seizure of an individual’s firearms on baseless accusations,

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In New York City last month, Mayor Eric Adams announced new plans to combat a sharp rise in gun violence. Some progressives worry that the proposal—which includes measures to crack down on illegal gun use—is a Trojan horse to reverse recent criminal-justice reforms. But Manhattan’s progressive district attorney, Alvin Bragg, seems to be on board

On Thursday’s CNN Tonight, host  Laura Coates went on an unhinged rant over the battle in Congress to renew the so-called “Violence Against Women Act” (VAWA). Coates also lashed out at the National Rifle Association (NRA) for blocking the “boyfriend loophole” which would prevent someone who is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony from owning a firearm regardless

Last night, the Washington Senate passed an amended version of extreme magazine ban legislation limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds, Senate Bill 5078, by a 28 to 20 vote.  The measure will now be sent to the House of Representatives where it will be referred to a committee for further consideration.  Now, more than ever, NRA Members

Washington A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a proposal Wednesday to reauthorize the 1990s-era law that extends protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence after it lapsed in 2019 because of Republican opposition. Sen. Dick Durbin announced a bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act alongside his Democratic and Republican colleagues who

Senators introduced a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act ― a victory unto itself given the lack of Republican support for previous bills, and a sign that Congress may finally have the will to renew the landmark 1994 law after its authorization expired three years ago. The bill, which has