This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Though there have been Milwaukee Common Council efforts to address the issue of stolen firearms seized or used in gun violence, there is no aggregate city data that records whether […]
AR-15’s and the 2nd Amendment: It’s A Sham
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor With the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Texas, many question the constitutionality of civilians having unfettered access to AR-15 assault weapons. This rifle has been the armament of choice in a number of large-scale shootings recently. While ranging in price from $400 – $2000, gunman, as […]
Milwaukee Democrat Praises Obama’s Gun Control Plan
Others, Including Speaker Ryan, Say Legal Challenge Is Likely By Chuck Quirmbach President Barack Obama’s plan to reduce gun violence has received a thumbs-up from a Wisconsin lawmaker whose district is often plagued by gunfire. Rep. Mandela Barnes of Milwaukee said Tuesday that he’s especially in favor of the president’s plan to require background checks […]