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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law today (MON) that will allow courts to issue “red flag” orders to seize guns from people deemed a risk to themselves or others.
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City of Ludington officials are assisting the citizen-run group known as the Starfish Task Force organize the program. Those who turn in their assault weapon will be given a $300 gift card.
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The final bills in a package of legislation that would allow authorities to seize guns from people deemed a risk are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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A Washtenaw County state representative, who is the new chair of Michigan's Democratic Firearms Safety caucus, is laying out plans for the party's next gun control priorities.
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The Michigan Legislature resumes its session Tuesday following a two-week spring recess.
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Bills to require universal background checks for gun sales, mandate safe storage, and implement so-called “red flag” policies passed the Michigan Senate today.
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The Michigan Legislature’s Democratic leaders promised to get bills to Whitmer’s desk in short order.
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A state Senate committee held a hearing today on gun violence.
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A package of gun safety bills has been introduced in the Michigan Legislature. The legislation was rolled out Wednesday, March 1 by Democratic leaders.Advocacy groups have ramped up efforts following the shootings at Oxford High School and Michigan State University. They’re calling for new laws to require universal background checks for gun sales, locking up guns when not in use, and extreme risk protection orders that would allow authorities to seize firearms in some cases.
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The Michigan Capitol Commission is coming up with a plan to ban guns from the state Capitol Monday, February 27.Some ideas floated include using x-ray machines or other systems that can detect several types of weapons to screen guests at the capitol.