A public hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday on a citizen initiative that would make it easier to temporarily remove access to firearms from people who are in a crisis.
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Maine Republicans, gun rights groups try to force hearing on ‘red flag’ proposal
Republicans say Democrats, who control both chambers and legislative committees, are violating state law by not allowing a public hearing on a red flag referendum that is opposed by Gov. Janet Mills and some Democrats.
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Maine Republicans say Democrats broke law by denying hearing on ‘red flag’ gun initiative
The proposal, which is headed toward a statewide referendum this fall, would make it easier to take guns from people believed to pose a danger to themselves or others.
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Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spiked in final months of 2024
Gun reform advocates are aiming to force a red flag law referendum that they say would better protect society against gun violence.
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Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day
The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.
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Some influential Maine lawmakers are about to give up their seats. What’s next for them?
Here’s what 10 prominent legislators had to say about their time in office and their future plans.
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In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
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Divided committee supports red flag bill, but prospects uncertain
After a work session that stretched for more than 8 hours, Judiciary Committee members voted 6-5 late Tuesday in support of an amended version of L.D. 2283.
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Gay club shooting suspect evaded Colorado’s red flag gun law
Gun control advocates say Anderson Lee Aldrich’s June 2021 threat is an example of a red flag law ignored, with potentially deadly consequences.
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Our View: Rise in suicide among veterans proves vexing
As the rate continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs is changing tactics, and we should all pay attention to the results.