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Student-Led Rally At State Capitol Calls For Gun Control, Safer Schools

Student-Led Rally At State Capitol Calls For Gun Control, Safer Schools

(Salt Lake City, UT) — People gathered outside the State Capitol yesterday to call for gun control and safer schools. The rally was one of a national wave of demonstrations headed by the national organization March For Our Lives. The Utah chapter said the group is asking for common sense […]

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House Committee Shoots Down “Safe Storage” Gun Proposal

House Committee Shoots Down “Safe Storage” Gun Proposal

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A House committee has rejected a so-called “safe storage” law that would require gun owners to keep their firearms locked away from children and people who aren’t allowed to have guns. The House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee voted 7-to-4 Monday afternoon against Midvale […]

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Sen. Mike Lee: There Is No Gun Bill

Sen. Mike Lee: There Is No Gun Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Senator Mike Lee says there is no bipartisan bill addressing gun violence. Appearing on Fox News Sunday, the Utah Republican explained that despite what a bipartisan group of senators have said about reaching a deal, there’s no bill text. Instead, Lee described the proposed legislation […]

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Cox: Lawmakers Should Be Open To Discussing Gun Laws

Cox: Lawmakers Should Be Open To Discussing Gun Laws

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s governor says state lawmakers should keep an open mind when it comes to discussing gun safety proposals following deadly mass shootings in Texas and other states. The governor said during his monthly press conference yesterday that he would be devastated if a mass shooting […]

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Sen. Romney Among Republicans Behind Bipartisan Gun Safety Agreement

Sen. Romney Among Republicans Behind Bipartisan Gun Safety Agreement

(Washington, DC) — Senator Mitt Romney is among Senate Republicans touting a bipartisan bill for gun safety. The legislation includes new resources to allow states to implement extreme risk protection orders, investments for mental health treatment and school security upgrades. The bill also adds new scrutiny for gun buyers under […]

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Gov. Cox: Legislature Considering Measures Address Gun Violence, Mental Health

Gov. Cox: Legislature Considering Measures Address Gun Violence, Mental Health

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says the Legislature could take up proposals to prevent mass shootings in Utah. Speaking with reporters Monday, Governor Cox said he and legislative leaders are in talks about several proposals to address mental health challenges and gun violence. State lawmakers have recently […]

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Romney Address Gun Laws Following Mass Shooting In Texas

Romney Address Gun Laws Following Mass Shooting In Texas

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A one-time candidate for President of the United States says something needs to be done to protect children from violence involving guns. Senator Mitt Romney was asked about the subject yesterday following a Memorial Day event in Salt Lake City. The Utah Republican said last […]

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Utah Democrats Plan Gun Control Bills Following Texas Shooting

Utah Democrats Plan Gun Control Bills Following Texas Shooting

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Democrats are planning to introduce several gun control measures in the state legislature, though they admit the bills probably won’t be supported by Republican lawmakers. House Minority Leader Brian King says he plans to introduce several bills following a mass shooting that killed 19 […]

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Sen. Romney In Support Of Updated Background Checks, Red Flag Laws

Sen. Romney In Support Of Updated Background Checks, Red Flag Laws

(Washington, DC) — Republican Senator Mitt Romney believes there are gun reforms he can get behind following the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school earlier this week. Speaking with reporters, Romney said he supports aspects of the failed Toomey-Manchin bill proposed in 2013 in response to the Sandy Hook […]

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Utah Senate Approves Bill To End Local Gun Regulations

Utah Senate Approves Bill To End Local Gun Regulations

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would end the ability of local governments to implement their own gun regulations has cleared the Utah Senate. The chamber voted along party lines to approve Senate Bill 115 yesterday. The bill makes it clear that cities and counties cannot make their […]

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