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politics-legislation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Maine's 2024 Legislative Session: A Crucial Turning Point for Gun Control and Housing Reform"

Maine lawmakers are reconvening with the recent Lewiston mass shooting in mind, sparking renewed debate over gun control legislation. While Democrats are open to various gun policy proposals, including red flag laws, Republicans are resistant to such measures, suggesting mental health reform instead. Both parties show some agreement on policies like a voluntary "do not buy" list for potential gun purchasers. The legislature will also consider granting subpoena power to the Lewiston commission investigating the mass shooting. The session will begin with tributes to the victims and first responders of the Lewiston tragedy.

via WGME|

##backgroundchecks #guncontrol

legalpolicy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Michigan Ushers in 2024 with New Gun Safety and Labor Laws"

Michigan is set to implement new gun laws on February 13, 2024, in response to recent mass shootings. These laws include mandatory safe storage of firearms to prevent access by minors, with penalties ranging from fines to prison time for non-compliance. The state will also remove sales tax on gun locks and storage devices, require universal background checks for all firearm purchases, introduce red flag laws to temporarily remove guns from individuals in crisis, and extend firearm possession bans to those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence. These measures aim to enhance gun safety and reduce gun violence in Michigan.

via WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit|

##backgroundchecks #domesticviolence

us-law-and-government2 years ago•4 min saved

"Illinois and Tennessee Gear Up for Diverse New Laws in 2024"

Starting in 2024, U.S. states are enacting a variety of new laws addressing issues from the trivial, such as allowing fuzzy dice to hang from car mirrors in Illinois, to the significant, like red flag laws in Minnesota and bans on ghost guns in Colorado. Illinois is also implementing a ban on high-powered semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines, despite a Supreme Court decision not to block it. Online activities are being regulated with new laws in Connecticut and North Carolina, and Illinois is allowing lawsuits against deepfake pornography. Gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors face bans in several states, while others are introducing protections. Book bans in schools are being addressed differently across states, with Indiana making it easier to challenge books and Illinois protecting against book restrictions. Additionally, over 20 states are raising their minimum wages, and various states are implementing tax rate changes, including reductions in sales tax on groceries in Kansas and income tax in Connecticut and Missouri.

via CBS News|

##genderrights #minimumwage