Tag: gun reform

Gun Rights in the Crosshairs as Gov. Whitmer Pushes Red Flag Laws in Michigan

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her three-pronged approach to gun reform in what was her fifth State of the State address on Wednesday, saying “The time for only thoughts and prayers are over.” Addressing the full Legislature in the House chamber, Whitmer called for enacting universal background checks, safe gun storage laws, and extreme…


Sen. Booker: ‘Under No Illusion’ Congress Will Pass Major Gun Reform Laws

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on May 29 that he’s under “no illusion” that Congress will pass possible gun-reform legislation following the mass shooting in Texas that left 21 dead. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that bipartisan negotiations regarding potential gun legislation are underway. They include expanding the federal gun background check system, laws around weapons storage, and red flag laws,…