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Most Ark. schools opting out of campus gun law

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:16 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A new Arkansas law that leaves the decision on whether to allow faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus up to colleges and universities isn't finding any takers so far among the state's higher education institutions.

Ill. lawmakers face tough votes before adjourning

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:29 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - The Illinois General Assembly has just two weeks left in Springfield before it adjourns for the summer, leaving lawmakers with a tight deadline for action on issues including tackling the state's pension crisis, gay marriage and how guns will be allowed to be carried in public.

NYC mayor urges courage at Ohio commencement

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:30:15 -0400

GAMBIER, Ohio - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg told college graduates in Ohio that success in life requires courage, curiosity and hard work.

Calif. law takes effect on microstamping guns

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:41:13 -0400

LOS ANGELES - A California law that requires all semi-automatic handguns to be equipped with technology that stamps its identifying information on bullet casings is now in effect after years of delays.

'Moral character' gone from Ill. Senate gun carry

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:10:15 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - An Illinois senator seeking restrictions on how people may carry concealed guns softened the bill's rules Friday but decided against a floor vote before later disparaging unnamed "extremists" he described as using "intimidation" to oppose the measure.

Kan. moves to enact law on lobbying on gun issues

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:22:30 -0400

TOPEKA, Kansas - Kansas legislators are close to approving restrictions favored by the National Rifle Association on the use of state tax dollars to promote or oppose gun-control measures or to lobby local, state or federal officials on the issue.

Colorado sheriffs sue over new gun restrictions

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:32 -0400

DENVER - Colorado sheriffs upset with gun restrictions adopted in the aftermath of last year's mass shootings filed a federal lawsuit Friday, challenging the regulations as unconstitutional.

Raoul: 'Extremists' delay Senate gun-carry bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:47:13 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - An Illinois senator is blaming unnamed "extremists" who oppose legislation to restrict the possession of concealed guns for delaying a vote on the issue.

Mo. bill lets state workers carry guns in car

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:30 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon.

Nucla tries to require residents to own firearms

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:22 -0400

NUCLA, Colorado - The tiny southwest Colorado town of Nucla is one of the first in the state to pass an ordinance making gun ownership mandatory - with certain exceptions.

Brady Campaign sues Ga town over mandatory gun law

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:16:24 -0400

NELSON, Georgia - A group that supports gun control filed suit Thursday against a north Georgia town that recently passed a law requiring gun ownership that it said is mostly symbolic.

Brady Campaign sues Ga town over mandatory gun law

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:38 -0400

NELSON, Georgia - A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.

Md. governor signs tougher gun-control bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:13 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a gun-control measure on Thursday to give Maryland some of the nation's tightest gun laws and the National Rifle Association plans to challenge it in court.

Md. governor signs tougher gun-control bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:41:11 -0400

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland - Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a gun-control measure to give Maryland some of the nation's tightest gun laws and the National Rifle Association says it plans to challenge the law in court.

DC mayor opposes gun insurance mandate

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:38:30 -0400

WASHINGTON - District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.

Atlanta considers restrictions on gun ranges

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:23:06 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta City Council is considering a proposal that would make it more difficult to open indoor shooting ranges.

Conn. governor to meet with Bloomberg about guns

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:10:05 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is meeting with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to discuss Connecticut's new gun control law.

Guns on campus bill heads to full Texas Senate

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:25 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms got a significant boost in the state Senate on Tuesday, but it remains unclear if it has enough momentum to become law.

Bill lets Illinois cities restrict places for guns

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:29:14 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - An Illinois senator seeking to keep some restrictions on concealed guns in place after a federal judge found the state's ban unconstitutional said Tuesday that his compromise plan would allow large cities to customize their lists of places that are off limits to otherwise legally carried weapons.

Scaled-back gun bill moves ahead in Minn. Senate

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:01 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - A significantly scaled-back plan to revise Minnesota's gun laws advanced toward a final Senate vote after receiving the blessing Tuesday of a vocal gun-rights group.

NJ Senate advances gun legislation

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:13 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation requiring records on mental health commitments be accessible for instant background checks that are required for gun purchases.

NY man charged with gun magazine violation

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:26 -0400

ALBANY, New York - State police have charged a 31-year-old Hudson Valley driver with a misdemeanor after he was pulled over and found with two more bullets in his handgun magazine than allowed under New York's new gun control law.

Guns, schools, drug testing await Ala. legislators

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:17:19 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Even with the state budgets already passed, the Legislature's final meeting day looks to be long and hectic, with issues ranging from welfare drug testing to school safety and gun regulations to $130 million in state borrowing.

Maybe Americans agree about more than they know

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:15:28 -0400

WASHINGTON - Can we agree on this? Americans still think alike much of the time even if our politicians don't.

New England editorial roundup

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:06:36 -0400

The Caledonian Record of St. Johnsbury (Vt.), May 9, 2013