If passed, this measure will undermine public safety in our state.
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Gov. Janet Mills says red flag ballot initiative is wrong for Maine
In an opinion column, the state’s top Democrat stated her reasons for voting against Question 2 on the fall ballot.
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Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.
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Ban on untraceable firearms among dozens of bills Mills delays decisions on
Now that the 10-day window for the governor to sign bills has passed, she has the option to veto each bill or let it become law without her signature when the Legislature next meets.
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Maine Republicans, red flag opponents want to give voters another referendum option
A proposal unveiled Tuesday for a competing measure on the November ballot would make changes to the existing yellow flag law and include funding for mental health services.
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Maine lawmakers give initial approval to ban on untraceable ‘ghost guns’
The bill, which would prohibit untraceable firearms and require serial numbers on firearms, advanced in a 77-70 vote in the House of Representatives and 18-17 in the Senate.
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Red flag hearing offers preview of Maine’s looming referendum battle
The office of Gov. Janet Mills testified against the red flag proposal, saying Maine’s existing yellow flag law is working and the requirement for a mental health evaluation is reasonable.
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Maine, 15 other states sue US government over deal ending ban on rapid-fire triggers
Sixteen states have sued the Trump administration over its plan to allow the sale of forced-reset triggers and return seized devices
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Lawmakers postpone debate on 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases until next year
A legislative committee wants to allow time for the courts to rule on a lawsuit challenging the statute’s constitutionality.
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Data shows wide geographic disparity of yellow flag usage across Maine
Maine’s extreme risk protection order is barely ever used in certain corners of the state, but police say it’s not because they’re reluctant to confiscate guns from dangerous people.