Tag: gun_control

• Virginia House Advances Budget Compromise Amid Data Center Tax Dispute and Gubernatorial Challenges

  15 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

  Virginia's House passed a budget compromise with Gov. Spanberger's backing, including raises and legal cannabis, but data center tax breaks remain a sticking point. Meanwhile, Lynchburg GOP primary results were voided, and new gun laws face enforcement challenges.

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• Connecticut Governor Bans Pistols Easily Convertible to Machine Guns

  5 Jun 2026 11:39 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

  Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation banning the sale and importation of pistols easily converted into machine guns. This new law, a Class D felony, aims to prevent mass casualty incidents and supports law enforcement against emerging firearm technologies.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Reports Senate Passes Immigration Bill, Bolton Pleads Guilty, and Teachers Weigh AI Impact

  5 Jun 2026 7:26 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is reporting the Senate passed a $70 billion immigration bill, John Bolton agreed to plead guilty to mishandling classified information, and a new poll shows teachers believe AI will significantly impact education.

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• Governor Whitmer Re-Establishes Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in Michigan

  4 Jun 2026 4:31 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer re-established the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and declared June "Gun Violence Awareness Month." This builds on previous laws for background checks, safe storage, and extreme risk protection orders to enhance public safety statewide.

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• Media Monitor: Gun Control Group Sues ATF, DOJ Over Crime Gun Data

  4 Jun 2026 9:35 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is reporting that the gun control advocacy group Brady has filed a lawsuit against the ATF and DOJ. The suit seeks to compel the release of documents identifying the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S.

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• Media Monitor: Gun Control Group Sues ATF, DOJ Over Crime Gun Data

  4 Jun 2026 9:35 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is reporting that the gun control advocacy group Brady has filed a lawsuit against the ATF and DOJ. The suit seeks to compel the release of information regarding the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S.

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• Virginia Governor Ousts Tech Rector, Faces Gun Law Challenge Amid Economic Downturn

  29 May 2026 7:22 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

  Governor Spanberger removed Virginia Tech rector John Rocovich, who defies the decision. Simultaneously, gun rights groups challenge resumed background checks for private firearm sales, as Virginia faces a projected small recession and increased immigration enforcement.

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• Virginia Faces Budget Standoff Amid Key Policy Shifts and Financial Scrutiny

  28 May 2026 7:32 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

  Governor Spanberger warns against budget abuses as Virginia addresses significant unemployment overpayments, resumes private gun sale background checks, and grapples with data center impacts.

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