Maine Democrat says his district voted against same idea at the polls in 2016.
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Waterville debate raises lingering questions about guns at public meetings
The reaction to a gun ban at the Waterville City Council’s new meeting location exemplifies an ongoing statewide debate that might involve proposed legislation this year aimed at allowing municipalities discretion to prohibit weapons at such venues.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Red flag: More states pass seizure laws to solve gun problem
‘Parkland would never have happened if Florida had a red flag law,’ a parent says.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House committee holds 1st hearings on gun safety in at least 8 years
Democrats have promised action on a range of measures to address gun violence, including expanded background checks for sales and transfers of firearms.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate confirms Michael Sauschuck as public safety commissioner
A former Portland police chief and officer, Sauschuck was one of 5 Cabinet nominees to be confirmed on Tuesday, overcoming Republican criticism of his stance on gun-control issues.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Senate should confirm Sauschuck as public safety commissioner
The former Portland police chief is ready to lead on a statewide level.
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Paradox for gun industry: Having allies in Washington is bad for business
Two years into a 2nd Amendment-friendly presidency, and a Senate led by Republicans, the ‘Trump slump’ means falling sales and complacency.
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Supreme Court to take up gun rights case
The case involves a challenge to New York City’s ban on carrying a licensed, locked and unloaded handgun outside the city limits.
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Debate brewing over gun control bills pending in Maine Legislature
But the state’s newly elected Democratic governor says she won’t support a universal background-check measure that voters have already rejected at the ballot box.
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Lauren LePage takes position as lobbyist for the NRA in 3 New England states
An attorney and political adviser, the daughter of outgoing Republican Gov. Paul LePage managed Shawn Moody’s campaign for governor this year.