Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson have been vocal about gun reform and raised their voices following the recent school shooting.
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Politics
What we know about Tennessee’s gun laws after Nashville shooting
Tennessee has been a permitless carry state for handguns since 2021.
Rhode Island bill would give autistic drivers option for special license
Some advocates say the current wording could lead to discrimination.
Washington state bill would provide safeguards against ‘deepfake’ political
Victims of manipulated videos would be able to sue under the legislation.
Massachusetts legislator walks back bill to reduce sentences if inmates sign up for organ donation
A state bill’s original language was met with criticism by criminal justice rights organizations.
New York City to end COVID vaccine mandate for city workers
With nearly 96% of city workers vaccinated against COVID-19, the mayor said the city is changing its rules.
What was the SCORPION unit, the now-deactivated police task force at the center of Tyre Nichols’ death?
The Memphis Police unit at the center of the Trye Nichols beating came under intense scrutiny.
Here are some of the major new laws that go into effect in 2023
Several new laws, including minimum wage hikes, went into effect in states.
Legalized mushrooms, psychedelics approved by Colorado voters
Voters in Colorado accepted a proposal to change their state’s laws on psychadelic mushrooms.
Recreational marijuana legalized in 2 states, rejected in 3 in 2022 election referendums
The map of legalized cannibus grew after election day.
Here are the candidates who will make history with projected midterm election wins
Several women and minority political candidates made history on election night.
Abortion access, labor rights, legal pot among initiatives up for vote in states this November
Several key voter referrendums are in place throughout the country.
States take charge to protect people from extreme heat
States such as California are coming up with proposals to protect people from rising temperatures.
‘Ghost guns’ showing up in school shootings, experts fear trend will get worse
A string of school related shootings where a DIY gun was allegedly involved has investigators and activists worried.
California considering bill to create trust funds for COVID-19 orphans
A bill is looking to help the neediest children who became orphaned by the pandemic.
Could California’s single-payer proposal reignite debate on health care reform?
A bill introduced in the California statehouse aims to create a state run health system.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates moving the needle, experts say
Despite protests and calls for a boycott, health data showed that employer issued COVID-19 vaccine mandates spurred more people to get their shots.
Senators push Justice Department to crack down on illegal gun modifications
A pair of senators are aiming to curb illegal gun modifications.
Why liberal Portland has become a focal point for the far-right
Radical groups have been operating in state for decades.
Kathy Hochul takes charge to regain New Yorkers’ trust as she assumes governor’s seat
Kathy Hochul has vowed to curb Albany’s toxic culture.