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Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after deadliest shooting in state history

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people before adjourning Thursday morning, nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-led Legislature pressed for […]

Albuquerque area sees deadliest year yet for pedestrians

Mar. 3—The Albuquerque area was deadlier than ever for those on foot last year, with drivers striking and killing a record-high 56 people and surpassing the previous record of 49 in 2021. And city officials say 2024 is off to a bad start. Mayor Tim Keller told reporters at a late-February news conference that at […]

Maine’s deadliest shooting spurs additional gun control proposals

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history. Senate President Troy Jackson said lawmakers are not interested in […]