WILKES-BARRE — Lou Barletta said his experience in the Hazleton mayor’s office and his familiarity with voters across the state make him the favorite in the race to become Pennsylvania’s next governor. Barletta, R-Hazleton, visited the Times Leader on Thursday to discuss the issues that are on the minds of voters. He said he has
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Fairfax, Va. - NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds the Georgia legislature for passing Senate Bill 319, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm without a permit from the state. “There is no reason a law-abiding person should need government permission to carry a firearm for self-defense,” said Jason Ouimet, executive director
With the May 3 primary a month away, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine continues to face more decisions regarding gun rights. On March 14, the Republican governor signed a bill that makes concealed carry permits optional in the state. That decision joined the Stand Your Ground legislation that took effect in 2021, but critics point out
Yesterday, the Idaho Legislature adjourned from a successful 2022 Legislative Session, having passed two forms of Emergency Powers legislation protecting our Second Amendment rights during times of declared emergency. Those measures, Senate Bill 1262 and House Bill 705, have also now been signed by Governor Brad Little. House Bill 705 (Rep. Monks) enhances protections for firearms,
Today, the Senate voted 34-22 to concur with the House’s amendments to Senate Bill 319, constitutional carry. It will now go to Governor Brian Kemp, who has previously stated his support for constitutional carry. Georgia is now very close to becoming the 25th constitutional carry state, and the fourth to join that group in 2022.
Yesterday, the Kansas Legislature passed a measure that creates the option of a lifetime hunting and fishing license for children. The measure, now having passed both chambers and concurrence, goes to the desk of Governor Laura Kelly for her signature. Please contact Governor Kelly and ask her to SIGN House Bill 2456 into law. House Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of Florida’s biggest political players, The Walt Disney Co. is known here in the state capital for getting what it wants as it showers candidates and parties with cash. But Disney’s biggest campaign contribution to Gov. Ron DeSantis this cycle might not be money, but rather the company’s decision to denounce
This week, Senate Bill 906, requiring parental disclosure of firearm ownership and storage practices failed in the Senate Education Committee. However, the bill is not dead yet, as the bill was granted reconsideration for later in the session. Additionally, Assembly Bill 2156, banning 3D printing of parts and lowering the threshold for requiring a license
As you probably already know, the Democratic Governors Association recently launched a TV ad blasting Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin for claiming to be a crime-fighter while having defended dangerous criminals as a defense attorney. “Richard Irvin’s real record on crime?” the DGA ad begins. “For 15 years, Irvin has been a defense lawyer, profiting
Yesterday, the Senate passed House Bill 1021, to impose unreasonable burdens on gun stores and drive them out of business. This demonstrates that the General Assembly would rather punish gun stores for the actions of criminals, rather than hold the criminals accountable. It will now go to Governor Larry Hogan’s desk for his consideration. Please
Georgians will soon no longer need a permit to carry a concealed handgun after lawmakers passed legislation making the state the most recent to adopt so-called “constitutional carry” laws. The bill cleared its final legislative hurdle Friday when the Georgia Senate approved the legislation allowing those who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans to sign a bill into law to end the requirement to obtain a permit to carry a handgun in public Republican lawmakers from both chambers have approved the Constitutional Carry Act, with the Senate giving it final passage Friday by a vote of 34-22. After the vote, Kemp tweeted he
Yesterday, the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee issued a favorable report to House Bill 4614, to direct the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allow Sunday hunting on state Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). It will now go to the House floor for further consideration. Please contact your state representative and ask them
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions against more than 300 Russian lawmakers — including most of the country’s parliament, known as the Dumas — marking a significant escalation of punishments on Moscow for the war in Ukraine. The lawmakers are among 400 individuals and entities sanctioned by the U.S. More than 40 Russian defense companies
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Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis signed the so-called “Vote Without Fear Act,” House Bill 22-1086. Having only sat on his desk for a handful of days, Governor Polis couldn’t wait to put his pen to paper and further restrict the right to self-defense of his constituents. House Bill 22-1086 “The Vote Without Fear Act,” bans the open
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Georgia’s state Senate passed the state’s constitutional carry bill on Friday, setting Georgia up to become the 25th state in the union to not require a permit to carry concealed firearms for legal gun owners. The 34-22 vote sends the bill to the desk of GOP Gov.
Fairfax, Va. - A more than 30-year effort by the National Rifle Association (NRA) reached a milestone today as the Georgia legislature became the 25th state in the nation to pass constitutional carry. A movement long championed by the NRA, constitutional carry eliminates the need for government permission before a law-abiding individual can exercise their right