With a nod to Women’s History Month, the Democratic-led House is expected to pass two measures Wednesday, one designed to protect women from domestic violence, the other to remove the deadline for states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Both measures face a more difficult path in an evenly divided Senate. The White House announced
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Last week, the House passed an important range protection act, Senate Bill 1055, on final reading. The measure now heads to the desk of Governor Brad Little for his consideration. Please contact Governor Little and ask him to sign Senate Bill 1055 into law. Senate Bill 1055 clarifies and enhances the protections on sport shooting ranges under
Though House Bill 1369 has already been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, the committee has yet to schedule it for a hearing. Please contact committee members and ask them to schedule and support HB 1369. House Bill 1369 allows any law-abiding adult who is legally eligible to obtain a carry permit, to carry a
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Today, the Assembly Judiciary Committee noticed a hearing for tomorrow (Wednesday), at 8AM, on a bill that was introduced less than 24 hours prior and has been in print with actual bill language even less time. Yesterday, March 15th, on what was supposed to be the bill filing deadline in both chambers (and has now
The growing calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment and a nursing home scandal have focused attention on the state’s second-in-command, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. Though a familiar figure in the Buffalo area, Hochul is not exactly a household name around New York State. The lieutenant governor, in her
An effort to repeal Colorado’s law limiting so-called large-capacity ammunition magazines and two other pro-gun measures will be heard Wednesday, March 17, in the Colorado House of Representatives’ State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee. Only four Republicans sit on the committee chaired by Democrat Chris Kennedy and vice chair Democrat Steven Woodrow, likely giving
Tomorrow, gun safety education legislation, Substitute House Bill 2089, is scheduled to receive a vote on the House Floor. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Substitute House Bill 2089. Substitute House Bill 2089 directs the state Board of Education to establish grade-appropriate curricula guidelines to teach firearm safety to K-12 students based on NRA’s Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program, and/or
Two gun-control bills passed in the House on March 11 tighten the background check requirements on gun sales, including private ones. David Adams, vice president and legislative director of Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA), described the right to bear arms as “something that’s distinctly American.” He and other gun rights advocates warn that a universal
On Friday, March 19, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee has scheduled an executive session for a Committee vote on anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 5038. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are strongly encouraged to contact Committee members and submit testimony in opposition to this extreme measure. Senate Bill 5038 makes it a crime to openly
The Biden Strategy for 2022: A Robust Economy, A Diminished Trump, and A Lot of Republicans Dragged Down With Him – US Politics Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for political professionals · Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · 537,002,956 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools
The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday adopted a resolution encouraging the National Rifle Association (NRA) to relocate its headquarters to Oklahoma. The NRA is currently moving its incorporation status to Texas, but it’s also considering moving its national headquarters. Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, author of House Resolution 1007, said with the civil
Today, the House Judiciary Committee issued a favorable report for House Bill 3096, The South Carolina Constitutional Carry Act of 2021, sponsored by Representative Bobby Cox (R-21). NRA would like to thank the committee members who took a stand to support your right to self-defense. You may click the “Take Action” button below to thank
Share this: On Thursday, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill called the American Rescue Plan. Many people have already gotten their $1400 stimulus deposited into their bank account. Other provisions will provide additional unemployment insurance and health insurance assistance. American Rescue Plan WMNF’s MidPoint Monday spoke with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa)
New Oakland Institute report: Sri Lanka is an ‘ethnocratic state’, should be referred to Int’l Criminal Court (ICC) – NRA News Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for political professionals · Tuesday, March 16, 2021 · 536,993,875 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics
The Colorado House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee has rescheduled yesterday’s agenda to Tomorrow, March 17. The Committee is expected to consider a few different pro-gun measures, which are outlined below. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT House Bills 1038, 1070, and 1082. House Bill 1038 allows those with a concealed handgun permit
Tornado Damages Roofs, Siding in Johnson County, Kansas OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Severe thunderstorms rolled through the Kansas City area Monday afternoon, spawning at least one tornado touchdown that damaged some homes and downed fences and tree limbs. The National Weather Service said on Twitter that law enforcement reported a tornado touched down Monday near
The U.S. House Representatives, with the urging and support of Joe Biden, passed two bills on Thursday – H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 – that would usher in a sweeping overhaul of how firearms are bought and sold in the U.S. Neither would impede criminals, who overwhelmingly obtain their firearms outside normal channels of lawful