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Bill to allow guns in cars on school grounds is unanimously rejected by Maine House
The legislation, which was introduced prior to the most recent mass shooting at a school in Florida, will now move to the state Senate.
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‘If we do nothing, more will die’: Maine students join gun protest
The snowstorm didn’t stop hundreds of students from joining the national walkout with rallies in downtown Portland and at schools across the state. More protests are planned for today.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Despite Parkland shooting, some big retailers sticking to their guns
Outdoor stores like Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops probably figure they can’t afford to alienate their base, an expert says.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump yields to politics and NRA, retreats on demand for sweeping gun reforms
His two modest measures do not address his call to raise the age for buying assault weapons to 21.
Posted inNation & World
Florida governor signs new gun limits in wake of Parkland massacre
Various aspects of the $400 million school safety bill were opposed by the NRA and the teachers’ union.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: An open letter to those who don’t walk into a high school every morning
America’s youth are afraid because we have seen too many yearbook photos beside condolence messages.
Posted inNation & World, News
Florida governor says he’s ‘going to take time’ to decide on signing gun bill
Gov. Rick Scott broke with the NRA after last month’s mass shooting and says he plans to discuss the bill with relatives of the 17 people who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
New Hampshire Republicans block gun control bill
The House votes to prevent the introduction of a measure that would bar firearms sales to anyone under 21 and prohibit bump stocks.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
NRA’s influence in Maine doesn’t depend on political contributions
In a state steeped in hunting culture, the lobbying organization gets results by mobilizing its membership