Politics
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Arkansas Lawmakers Pass Bill That Eliminates Permit Requirements For Concealed Carry, Resolving Long-Standing Dispute
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Lawmakers in Arkansas have sent a bill to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders that would eliminate the need for a permit to carry a concealed handgun. The bill aims to resolve a decade-long dispute over the state’s gun laws. The House, dominated by Republicans, approved the measure with a vote of 81-11. A spokesperson for the…
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Mexico Deploys “More Than 8,000” Members Of The Military To Beaches To Guard Vacationers
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MEXICO — Mexico’s beach resorts now display an unusual sight: sunbathers and tourists sharing the white sands with thousands of armed soldiers. Following a series of murders in popular vacation destinations like Acapulco and Cancún, the Mexican government deployed “over 8,000” military personnel to secure the country’s major tourist centers during Easter Week, according to…
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MEXICO — Two alleged Mexican tourists lost their lives, and a female was injured in a shooting incident near a beach in Acapulco, a once-popular Mexican resort. The tragedy occurred in the Puerto Marquez area, where the victims were visiting a barbershop, according to ABC News. According to an eyewitness, the tourists had arrived in…
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Florida has become the 26th state to adopt a permitless or constitutional carry law after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday, allowing eligible residents aged 21 and up to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. With this development, the majority of US states now have constitutional carry laws in…
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BREAKING: Florida Legislature Sends Bill To DeSantis That Would Make Majority Of States Constitutional Carry
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — The Florida Senate approved a bill on Thursday, moving the state closer to becoming the 26th in the nation to adopt “constitutional carry” laws, subject to Governor DeSantis’ signature. The legislation allows citizens aged 21 and older to carry firearms without obtaining a government permit or paying a fee, while still enabling…
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — The Nebraska State Legislature made significant progress on Legislative Bill 77, which would allow residents aged 21 and over to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The bill moved to within one round of passage after a 31-10 vote ended a second-round filibuster, according to the Omaha World-Herald. The legislation’s effect, dubbed…
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — In a move that has taken some by surprise, North Carolina’s legislature has successfully overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill, now law, that has gotten rid of North Carolina’s antiquated pistol purchase permit system. According to ABC News, it’s the first override of the governor’s veto since 2018. It’s…
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A bill that would allow school staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds is being considered by the Tennessee legislature. Senate Bill 1325, introduced by Senator Paul Bailey (R – Sparta), would require school staff to have a valid handgun carry permit and would allow them to conceal their guns on…
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — The Florida House has passed a controversial proposal that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without undergoing background screening and training. Supporters of the bill argue that it will enhance public safety, while opponents believe that it will result in increased violence. “At the end of the day, if somebody wakes…
