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Maine Lawmakers Meet for New Legislative Session Amid Calls for Stronger Gun Safety Laws

AUGUSTA, Maine – Graceful moments of silence and moving tributes marked the return of Maine lawmakers to the State House for the new legislative session, the first session since the tragic Lewiston mass shooting. Before the Senate and House convened, a strong display of support for more stringent gun safety laws took place inside the State House, with hundreds of Mainers in attendance. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition distributed over 700 orange ribbons, which symbolize …

Father of Maine shooting victim pleads for action as state lawmakers convene for the first time

AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine convened to address gun control proposals and potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law following the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history. The first order of business for state lawmakers was honoring the victims, survivors, and first responders of the tragic event. Arthur Barnard, the father of one of the victims, delivered an emotional plea for action, urging for a review of existing laws and calling for …

Maine Lawmakers Convene to Honor Victims of Deadliest Mass Shooting

AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine are preparing to address gun safety proposals as they return to work at the state House. The session is set to include honoring victims of the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history, which took place in Lewiston. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is organizing a demonstration in the Hall of Flags to express support for the victims and their families. The tribute to the Lewiston shooting is expected …

Maine Lawmakers Address Gun Safety Measures in Wake of Deadliest Mass Shooting in State History

AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine are returning to the state House with a heavy agenda ahead of them. The session is expected to be marked by tributes to the victims, survivors, and first responders of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, which took place in Lewiston. The session is also set to include discussions on various gun safety proposals, including potential changes to the state’s so-called “yellow flag law”, which allows a judge …