
Gun Violence
Mayor and police express optimism in dealing with gun violence
Officials gave an update on ongoing gun violence prevention, along with discussions on curfews and lawsuits against state and/or federal government about guns.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
It was the second week in a row that Republicans in the Judiciary Committee used their majority to defeat Democratic proposals to address the country’s gun violence plague.
3 years ago
The police response at Robb Elementary was a failure, a Texas official says
It took about an hour and 14 minutes from when officers arrived at the school to when they breached the door and ended the standoff with the gunman.
3 years ago
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas were the two top negotiators and both hailed the measure.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
State House Republicans are blocking a proposal to prevent those ages 18 to 21 from possessing assault-style rifles.
3 years ago
Oxford High School students sue for changes after deadly mass shooting last year
The federal lawsuit in Michigan requests a "fully transparent and independent third-party investigation" into what led to the shooting as well as other policy changes.
3 years ago
Uvalde officials are using a legal loophole to block the release of shooting records
After 19 children were killed at a Texas elementary, law enforcement officials have given little information. They're now using the "dead suspect loophole" to prevent the publ
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Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day
Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Listen 6:00The bill is part of a six-measure gun control package that Democrats who control both chambers support and that the party’s leader, Gov. John Carney, has pledged to sign.
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Listen 1:23N.J. lawmakers pass bills that address active shooter events, celebrate Black history
The Senate passed the Black Heritage Trail bill, which the Assembly approved in March.
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WHYY sent a reporter to listen to communities impacted by gun violence. Here’s what we heard
WHYY’s first-ever gun violence prevention reporter took a two-month listening tour in Philly’s hardest-hit communities. Here’s what she learned.
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Nonprofit leaders who were selected for the last round of Targeted Community Investment Grant awards say the program has been plagued with difficulties and delays.
3 years ago
Listen 5:06McConnell says he’ll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework
A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.
3 years ago
Tentative Senate gun deal has surprises, and loose ends
The proposal's potency — and perhaps whether some parts survive — remains undetermined as it's translated into legislation. Here's what's in and out of the agreement.
3 years ago
Pa. Republicans respond to gun violence by trying to impeach Philly’s DA
Republicans in Harrisburg are moving to impeach Philly’s DA, with little input from the city residents who re-elected him last year.
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