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Published
November 30, 2023

King’s bill to regulate assault-style weapons supported by White House, criticized by NRA

Sen. Angus King, who coauthored the bill introduced Thursday, said, 'Our goal is simple, to save lives in Maine, New Mexico and across the country.'
Published
November 30, 2023

Sen. King unveils legislation to restrict deadliness of assault weapons

The Maine independent says the bill, which has been in the works for years, would ban high-capacity magazines among other things.
Published
November 26, 2023

Most police departments in Maine have never invoked yellow flag law

Portland calls the measure 'cumbersome,' but gun reform advocates hope to streamline the safety net allowing police to take firearms from people considered to be a threat.
Published
November 19, 2023

‘Not one more’: Brunswick rallies for gun control legislation in the wake of Lewiston mass shooting

A crowd of about 150, including Brunswick's legislative delegation, attended a rally for gun control legislation organized by Bowdoin College students.
Published
November 16, 2023

Some Midcoast lawmakers support assault weapons ban in response to Lewiston mass shooting

Gov. Janet Mills has reached out to lawmakers about possible gun control measures after the Lewiston mass shooting.

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Published
November 16, 2023

Lewiston shootings inspire wave of legislation

A list of after-deadline bill requests for the upcoming session includes more than a half-dozen proposals, from tightening gun safety laws to discouraging gun-free zones.
Published
October 30, 2023

Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation

King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
Published
October 28, 2023

Bill Nemitz: It’s time to admit failure – and be outraged

Do we need bloodshed in every pro-gun congressional district in the country before we wake up and ban assault weapons?
Published
October 26, 2023

Golden adds his voice to call for assault weapons ban as shootings reignite national debate

'I will work with any colleague to get this done in the time that I have left in Congress,' said the 2nd-District Democrat, who previously opposed a ban.
Published
October 1, 2023

Connecticut enacts its most sweeping gun control law since Sandy Hook

Immediately after it was passed, the law was challenged in court by gun rights supporters. Connecticut’s landmark 2013 gun law, passed in response to the 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown that claimed 26 lives, is also being contested in court.