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Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting
Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a draft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law, fulfilling a promise to take swift action designed to prevent mass shootings such as a rampage last year that killed 18 people in the city of Lewiston.
Maine legislature passes sweeping gun safety laws in all-night session
Measures including background checks on private sales and waiting periods for purchases follow deadly shooting last year
Maine governor will allow one final gun safety bill, veto another in wake of Lewiston mass shootings
Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills said Monday she will allow one of a final pair of gun safety bills — a waiting period for gun purchases — to become law without her signature in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
Maine passes extensive gun safety bill in response to Lewiston mass shooting
Maine lawmakers voted to pass gun safety measures to make firearms harder to procure. Six month ago the state experienced its worst mass shooting in Lewiston.
Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after mass shooting
The Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history
Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons,
Maine Governor Faces Backlash & Praise for Signing Bold Gun Control Laws
In the wake of Maine's deadliest mass shooting, Governor Janet Mills' bold move to sign new gun safety legislation has ignited a fiery debate that reflects the nation's polarized stance on gun control
Maine Govenor Signs Off on New Gun Laws, Mental Health Supports in Wake of Lewiston Shootings
Maine Govenor Signs Off on New Gun Laws, Mental Health Supports in Wake of Lewiston Shootings April 26th, 23PM April 26th, 23PM AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history,
Maine Governor Signs Gun Safety Laws After Lewiston Shootings
The new laws, approved by state lawmakers, encompass a range of provisions aimed at bolstering public safety while respecting Maine's strong tradition of gun ownership and outdoor heritage.
Post-Lewiston gun laws, mental health supports signed into law in Maine
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons,
Maine passes last-minute gun bills
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun ...
Sweeping gun control bills awaiting final passage as Maine legislative session nears its end
The Maine Legislature is moving toward adjournment as several key proposals await final votes, including sweeping gun control ...
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Gun safety bills passed by Maine Legislature should become law
With passage of three gun safety bills, Maine lawmakers have approved what could be the most significant ...
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Maine poised to pass gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state history
Maine’s house is scheduled to also vote on two bills approved by the senate: waiting periods for gun purchases and a ban on bump stocks. One firearms safety bill that failed was a proposal to ...
Here’s the final list of gun reforms passed in the aftermath of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
Of the many proposed gun safety reforms introduced in the aftermath of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting last fall, several are ...
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Legislature passes spending bill, gun control measures after marathon session
Tensions over spending levels between Gov. Janet Mills and members of her Democratic caucus erupted to the surface late ...