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Utah Lawmakers Send Dangerous Bill To Governor that Ignores Local Control, City Leaders – Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond.
The Utah chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action issued the following statement after the Utah State House advanced SB 115, an extreme…
Despite Overwhelming Opposition from Gun Violence Survivors, City Leaders, Community Members, and Even Republicans, Idaho Lawmakers Move Bill to Legalize Armed Intimidation, Militias
Yesterday afternoon the Idaho House Transportation and Defense Committee heard HB 475, which would encourage armed intimidation and the open carrying…
New Mexico’s 2022 Legislative Session Ends Today, Lawmakers Failed to Address Rising Gun Violence in State
Today marks the last day of New Mexico’s 2022 legislative session and a missed opportunity to pass lifesaving gun laws. This session, state lawmakers considered…
Iowa Lawmakers Continue to Advance a Bill to Allow Loaded, Unsecured Firearms in Cars – Moms Demand Action Responds
The Iowa chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Announces Massive $236 Million Investment in Summer Youth Employment Programs to Combat Gun Violence; New York Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud
Youth Development and Employment Programs, Like the One Being Funded in Mayor Adams’ Announcement, Are Proven to Reduce Violence and Make Communities Safer The…
Texas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to NRA Endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the…
Indiana Moms Demand Action Applaud Senate Committee for Advancing Bill to Expand Access to Supportive Funds for Victims of Gun Violence
The Indiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
Alabama House Public Safety Committee Passes Dangerous Permitless Carry Legislation; Alabama Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Alabama chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action issued the following statement after the Alabama House Public Safety Committee voted to pass…
This Week in Gun Safety: Washington Lawmakers to Hold Hearings on Life-Saving Gun Safety Legislation, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers will Testify
As gun violence continues to devastate Washington communities, lawmakers at all levels of government need to prioritize gun violence prevention. Though Washington has strong gun…
Louisiana Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Keeva Scatter, a 34-year old Black Transgender Woman, in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in…
Instead of Fighting for Domestic Violence Survivors, Lawmakers are Pushing Program Named “Ineffective” by American Academy of Pediatrics
Last night, lawmakers in Arizona advanced a bill to require kids in public schools go through the National Rifle Association’s “Eddie Eagle” program, which was…
Following Advocacy by Virginia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Virginia Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Untraceable Ghost Guns
The Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding…
There’s One Day Left of Legislative Session. Here is What Lawmakers Should Focus on.
Tomorrow marks the last day for lawmakers to pass legislation before the end of New Mexico’s legislative session. On average, nearly…
Everytown Applauds Congressional Letter to YouTube on Ghost Gun Instructional Videos
New Congressional Letter Demands Answers On Why Dozens of Videos Showing How To Make Ghost Guns, In Clear Violation of YouTube Policies, Remain Online …
Washington Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Lawmakers for Advancing Legislation to Prohibit Guns at Local Public Meetings and Election Facilities; Bill Advances to the Senate
The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after Washington House…
Colorado Legislature Advances Bill to Prohibit Open Carry of Firearms At Polling Places After Testimony from Moms Demand Action Volunteers
The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after…
Virginia School Boards Association is Taking Critical Action to Keep Students Safe Amid Record Levels of Gun Violence on School Grounds
Last week, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) published their legislative priorities for school safety, including two key measures to mitigate…
Virginia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Applaud Virginia Senate on Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Create the Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention
The Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in…
Arizona Central Column: “Arizona, where masks in classrooms are bad, but guns in classrooms are … good?”
Today, the Arizona Central published a column about lawmakers pushing SB 1123 and HB 2447, legislation to force guns on college campuses in…
Five Law Enforcement Officers Shot in Phoenix; Arizona Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the…
Utah Lawmakers Fast Track Bill to Cut Off Local Control – Utah Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
The Utah chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action issued the following statement after the House Judiciary committee advanced SB 115, an extreme…
New Everytown Analysis: First Half of 2021-2022 School Year Had Most School Gun Violence in Recent History
Between August 1 and December 31, at Least 136 Instances of Gunfire Occurred on School Grounds, Killing 26 and Wounding 96…
Rhode Island Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Dangerous Firearm Standoff in Providence
The Rhode Island chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement…
Missouri Lawmakers Reject Legislation to Expand Stand Your Ground After Hearing Testimony from Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Public Safety Advocates, Law Enforcement, Faith Leaders
The Missouri chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement after…