Posts Tagged Red Flag Law
Red Flag Law Likely On Its Way to the Governor’s Desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2020
Delegate Rip Sullivan of Arlington explains his red-flag law to the Senate Judiciary Committee as gun rights enthusiasts wearing orange stickers pack the committee room.
Lawmakers are moving forward on a bill that will let authorities confiscate guns from people who pose a threat to themselves or others. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Census Cuts All Counting Efforts Short By A Month August 4, 2020Under pressure to meet legal deadlines Congress has not changed despite pandemic-related delays, the Census Bureau announced a new end date after NPR reported that door knocking will be cut short.
- Mississippi On Track To Become No. 1 State For New Coronavirus Cases Per Capita August 3, 2020"We need to do something different," says Dr. LouAnn Woodward, who leads the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She says the state needs a mask mandate, but knows many people won't comply.
- 'We Have Made Mistakes': Norway Cruise Company Reports COVID-19 Outbreak August 3, 2020Health officials worry the ship may have spread the coronavirus along Norway's coastline, according to reports.
- 'I Was Asked If I Stole My Car': Black Diplomats Describe Harassment At U.S. Borders August 3, 2020Former diplomat Tianna Spears says she was pulled aside 20-plus times crossing from Mexico into the U.S. "One time, I was told not to look at the officer in the eyes when I spoke to him," she says.
- One Year After Walmart Massacre, El Paso Mourns — At A Distance August 3, 2020Some mourners from Mexico reportedly have been unable to visit the city because of border restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Census Cuts All Counting Efforts Short By A Month August 4, 2020
- From BBC News
- Testing 'may not prevent new coronavirus wave' when schools reopen August 4, 2020Scientists say the UK test-and-trace scheme is not yet good enough to stop a resurgence of coronavirus.
- Scotland's results day: School pupils get their grades after exam-free year August 4, 2020Grades were estimated by teachers after the coronavirus forced exams to be cancelled for the first time.
- Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina August 4, 2020Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall.
- Coronavirus: Millions return to lockdown in Philippines August 4, 2020A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.
- Twitter needs to act over racist abuse, says David Lammy August 3, 2020The Labour MP got the backing of Home Secretary Priti Patel after receiving abuse over social media.
- Testing 'may not prevent new coronavirus wave' when schools reopen August 4, 2020
