Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is urging Illinois communities to consider banning assault-style weapons before new legislation is signed that could prohibit local governments from doing so in the future. The General Assembly approved a measure last month that would end …
A divisive proposal to hold sellers and owners of assault weapons liable for damages in Colorado shootings was defeated by the Democratic senator who sponsored it. The bill was among the most controversial proposed by Democrats as part of a …
A proposal to hold sellers and owners of assault weapons liable for damages in Colorado shootings got initial approval in the state Senate. Democratic senators pass the bill on a 3-2 committee vote over Republicans’ objections on Monday. The bill …
