White House Convenes State Legislators to Tackle Gun Violence

Eight Democratic lawmakers from Maine, including House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, are attending a White House meeting hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris to launch the Safer States Initiative, a new partnership aimed at helping states enhance their gun violence prevention efforts. The initiative will provide states with tools and support to implement reforms such as establishing offices of gun violence prevention, strengthening background checks, and banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The meeting marks the largest-ever White House gathering of state legislators focused on gun violence prevention.