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Gun Violence

Delaware Gov. John Carney signs a package of gun safety bills. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills

Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers are set to vote on state budget, gun reform, and abortion protection. Here’s what you should know

The budget for fiscal year 2023 includes a historic $9 billion surplus.

3 years ago

FILE -Three variations of the AR-15 assault rifle are displayed at the California Department of Justice in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Politics & Policy

With new federal gun laws in place, Pa. lawmakers push for state ‘red flag’ laws

With $750 million on the table, Congressman Dwight Evans and state Senator Art Haywood look to create red flag laws in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaks at his weekly gun violence press conference on June 27, 2022.
Courts & Law

Philly DA Krasner concerned Supreme Court ruling could impact Pa. gun rules

DA Krasner said last week’s Supreme Court gun ruling could impact Pennsylvania gun regulations, making it harder to arrest people for violations.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden signs into law S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022. First lady Jill Biden looks on at right. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Politics & Policy

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’

The House gave final approval Friday, following Senate passage Thursday, and Biden acted just before leaving Washington for two world leader summits in Europe.

3 years ago

Police stand guard outside a bar in central Oslo, early Saturday. Norwegian police say two people have been killed and several injured in a mass shooting. (Javad Parsa/AP)
Community

Gunman kills 2 during Oslo Pride festival; terror suspected

A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s night-life district in what police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack.

3 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and other lawmakers, speaks about the gun violence bill at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden

The bill would incrementally toughen requirements for young people to buy guns.

3 years ago

Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Politics & Policy

Philly’s new anti-violence plan funds policing, youth safe havens, and environmental improvements. Advocates say strong implementation will be key

Philadelphia’s budget for fiscal year 2023 funds neighborhood improvements, creating safe youth spaces in an effort to combat the city's gun violence crisis.

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy

N.J. officials spar over gun reform, as U.S. Supreme Court rules on concealed carry

Like New York, New Jersey is one of six “may-issue” states, which means law enforcement can use discretion in issuing concealed carry permits.

3 years ago

Supreme Court
NPR
Courts & Law

Supreme Court strikes down N.Y. law that restricts concealed carrying of guns

The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, invalidates the state's requirement for people to show "proper cause" to get public carry licenses.

3 years ago

Mara Gorman of Moms Demand Action in Delaware (front left) has lobbied for the gun control package but is miffed that the permit-to-purchase bill was omitted. (Courtesy of Mara Gorman)
Politics & Policy

Stuck in the House: Delaware bill requiring permit and training to buy handguns languishes

Under the bill, prospective buyers would have to complete a training course that involves gun safety and storage instruction, plus the live shooting of at least 100 rounds.

3 years ago

Listen 1:41
Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a press conference
Politics & Policy

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

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

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

A young woman pays her respects at a memorial in front of Robb Elementary School earlier this monthin Uvalde, Texas. Committees have begun inviting testimony from law enforcement authorities, family members and witnesses regarding the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School which killed 19 children and two adults. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

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

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a rally near Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, June 10, 2022, urging Congress to pass gun legislation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

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

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