Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Signs Straw Gun Purchases Bill Into Law Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held a ceremonial signing Monday morning for legislation to increase penalties for firearm straw purchases. Straw purchasing is when an individual buys a firearm for ... 06/3/2024 - 11:22 am | View Link
Governor Polis signs another gun restriction bill into law Governor Jared Polis signed a law on Friday criminalizing the knowing possession of firearms on school grounds, polling places, and within government buildings. 06/2/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link
Bill that tightens gun laws in Connecticut heads to Lamont's desk. Here's what is included. Connecticut's state Senate passed legislation overnight Saturday that aims to address gun violence. The Senate voted 24-11 to implement bans on certain weapons, add safety regulations and more. The ... 06/2/2024 - 2:08 am | View Link
EDITORIAL: For the good of Minnesota, call a special session Jun. 1—"Nope. No special session. Next question." So said Gov. Tim Walz on May 20 during a news conference just hours after the 2024 Minnesota Legislature ended in chaotic fashion. On the session's ... 06/1/2024 - 6:20 am | View Link
Editorial: More transparency not enough to fix presidential conflicts of interest Stronger federal ethics laws — not executive orders, which can quickly be rescinded by any administration — are sorely needed to give the American people better confidence that public service is ... 05/30/2024 - 12:00 am | View Link