Gov. Walz Uses Executive Orders to Address Gun Violence Amid Legislative Deadlock

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Governor Tim Walz signed two executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota, including creating a safety council and promoting awareness of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, after legislative efforts to pass stricter gun laws stalled. The orders received mixed reactions, with Democrats supporting the steps and Republicans criticizing them as insufficient and politically motivated.
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