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State Republicans Have Already Thrown Out Most Gun Control Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 21, 2019
Access to firearms remains one of the hottest issues in Richmond. But the tone of the debate this year — an election year — is taking a dramatic turn. Michael Pope has the story.
Dems Say Gun Regulations Could Save Lives
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 7, 2019
On Monday, House Democrats outlined a set of legislative proposals dealing with gun safety. They say the measures are focused on saving lives. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Should Gun Owners Be Liable If Their Guns Are Used in a Crime?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 6, 2018
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Gun control is expected to be a major flashpoint in the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly, and lawmakers are preparing a long list of potential new laws. Michael Pope reports on one measure in the works.
Dems Hold First Gun Safety Meeting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 4, 2018
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After the shooting at a high school in Florida, Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have formed a task force on gun safety. Their first community meeting is this weekend in Richmond. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Saying Gun Control is a Must, Va Dems Create Separate School Safety Group
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 3, 2018
After the shooting at a Florida high school, Republican leadership in Virginia’s General Assembly created a bipartisan work group on school safety. The group hasn’t even met yet, but Virginia Democrats are already criticizing it for not tackling gun control. Now, Democrats are starting their own group. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Delegation Considers Gun Control And School Safety Measures
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2018
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President Trump surprised many when he gathered a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House and called on them to pass a comprehensive gun control bill comprised of many proposals opposed by the gun lobby.
That announcement caught Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner off guard. Matt Laslo reports.
Another General Assembly Session is Likely to Pass Without Any Movement On Gun Control
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 1, 2018
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Lawmakers in Richmond are getting ready to wrap up the General Assembly session and head home without taking any action on gun control. Michael Pope reports.
Tensions Are Rising in Richmond Over Gun Control
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2018
Democratic Delegate Mark Levine of Alexandria. Levine sent out an email to his newsletter subscribers that accuses Republicans of allowing the massacre of children. GOP leaders struck back by voting down one of Levine’s bills. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The gun debate in Richmond is heating up, and it’s spreading to other business at the General Assembly that has nothing to do with guns. Michael Pope has more from the Capitol.
Despite Democratic Efforts, Gun Control Legislation Still a Tough Sell at the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2018
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Democrats were hoping that their new numbers in the House of Delegates might mean some changes this year in Richmond. But as Michael Pope reports, they are not making any traction on gun control.
Gun Control Discussions Are Sparking Donations to Campaigns on Both Sides of the Debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2017
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The mass shooting in Las Vegas is reopening the twin issues of gun rights and gun control in Virginia, just as campaign season is in full swing. And, as Michael Pope reports, both sides of the issue are spending heavily on the issue.
State Accepting Comments on Concealed Carry Ban
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2016
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Last October, Virginia’s Governor used executive action to ban concealed-carry in state offices. There was an immediate backlash from many pro-gun advocates, and Wednesday in Richmond they got the chance to speak out. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Democrats Face Uphill Battle for Gun Control
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 29, 2016
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Democrats are hoping to make gun-control a central plank in this year’s elections, but Virginia Republicans say it’s a bad idea. Matt Laslo has the details from the Capitol.
Virginia Readies to Take Guns from Abusers
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 27, 2016
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As Congress once again fails to make any headway on gun control, Virginia is set to implement a new measure of gun control.
In 2014, 66 people in the state were killed by a spouse or partner, using a firearm. The new measure seeks to lower that number. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
A Tale of Two Governments
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 23, 2016
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The sit-in launched by Democrats in the House of Representatives may be over, but the gridlock in Washington over the gun debate offers a stark contrast with what happened in Richmond earlier this year. That’s when leaders from opposing parties were able to craft a sweeping compromise on the issue. Michael Pope has this tale of two governments.
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