This month, the Financial Industry Nondiscrimination Act, Senate Bill 182, was introduced in the South Dakota Senate. The measure has been scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, February 15, in the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 182. Senate Bill 182 will address the actions
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Massive social upheaval spurred by the coronavirus pandemic is in large part to blame for the national surge in violent crime — not guns, an expert told Fox News Digital. “We have crime because we have people,” said Amy Swearer, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. “Crime is a very complex
This week, more legislation was introduced by anti-gun legislators. SB 915, seeking to ban gun shows on state property and AB 1869, to increase penalties on unserialized firearms. Senate Bill 915, similar to last year’s Senate Bill 264 before it was heavily amended to only the OC Fairgrounds, bans county and state officers, employees, operators, lessees or
On Monday, the House State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider anti-gun legislation, the “Vote Without Fear Act,” House Bill 1086. Please contact committee members and ask them to OPPOSE HB22-1086. House Bill 22-1086 “The Vote Without Fear Act” - The title itself is enough to let you know that sponsors and supporters of this
This is a rush transcript of “The Ingraham Angle” on February 10, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, FOX NEWS HOST: In the meantime, let not your heart be troubled. Laura Ingraham takes it away. And the reason I’m going early is because Laura has
On Tuesday, February 15th, at 3:00pm, the Senate State Affairs Committee has scheduled a public hearing on NRA-backed Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Bill 136. Please contact committee members to ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 136 and provide testimony yourself! Senate Bill 136, sponsored by Sen. Myers, provides protections for gun stores, ranges, or any other entity that engages in the lawful
Today, the House Judiciary Committee considered and passed with amendments Senate Bill 115, legislation to enhance Utah’s firearm preemption law. The measure now heads to the House Floor for further consideration. Senate Bill 115 2nd Substitute enhances Utah’s existing firearm preemption statute by providing a mechanism to ensure compliance. Firearm preemption occupies the field of firearm laws
This week, the National Sheriffs Association held their Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. The meeting is held in the nation’s capital every year, but this year a new event was added to the agenda: a “Hill Day,”in which the NSA arranged meetings between county sheriffs and their congressional representatives to discuss issues that are “meaningful
This week, the Senate Judiciary passed the WV Keep, Bear, and Drive with Arms Act, House Bill 4048. The measure now heads to the Senate Floor for a final vote. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 4048. House Bill 4048 affirms that it is lawful to possess loaded and/or uncased rifles
Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday who announced they have reached a deal on a “modernized” version of the Violence Against Women Act. What You Need To Know A group of bipartisan lawmakers on Wednesday announced they have reached a deal to reauthorize the Violence Against
Gray wolf federal protections removed by Trump restored across much of US California ruling does not affect wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming Federal protections for gray wolves were restored across much of the US on Thursday, after their removal in the waning days of the Trump administration exposed the
Today, at 4PM, the House Public Safety Subcommittee #1 will hear House Bill 509, to repeal the “red flag” law passed in 2020. If you wish to view or participate in the hearing or submit comments, click here for information. Please contact subcommittee members and ask them to SUPPORT HB 509. House Bill 509 restores
from the maybe-just-don’t-partner-with-the-MPD-from-now-on,-St.-Paul-PD dept The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is temporarily ending the use of no-knock warrants following the killing of 22-year-old Amir Locke by Minneapolis police officers. The city’s mayor, Jacob Frey, has placed a moratorium on these warrants until the policy can be reviewed by Professor Pete Kraska of Eastern Kentucky University and
Taking bets: Will Harrell get local control over gun policy before Sawant gets local control over rent hikes? City of Seattle As gun violence soars in Seattle, during a press conference last week Mayor Bruce Harrell said he wanted to repeal the law that keeps municipalities at the mercy of the state when it comes
The Jan. 27 Zoom monthly meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) featured news of new hires, crime updates, and more. Z3PSC President Liz Style served as meeting facilitator. It began with Lee Schmidt introducing himself as the city’s new acting public safety director. He previously served as the assistant director of operations
By J. Mark Powell That corny country TV variety show “Hee-Haw” had a gag called, “Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me.” Hillbilly sad sacks laid around a cabin porch and wailed in woebegone misery, “If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all.” That was a comedy sketch. But the man we’re about
Earlier this week, anti-gun senators introduced a legislative package to institute a “red flag” law, for firearm seizures without due process. It has been referred to the Senate Government Operations Committee. Please contact your state senator and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bills 856, 857, and 858. Senate Bills 856, 857, and 858 allow the seizure of an individual’s firearms on baseless accusations,
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