April 10, 2017
The Des Moines Register, Brianne Pfannenstiel, April 6, 2017- A bill making sweeping changes to Iowa’s firearms laws cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday and is headed to Gov. Terry Branstad for final approval. “Iowans deserve their freedoms back. They deserve their liberties back,” said the bill’s author, Rep. Matt …
April 5, 2017
Omaha World-Herald, Joe Duggan, April 5, 2017- Concertgoers file into Pinnacle Bank Arena with handguns openly strapped to their hips. It’s a scenario Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister said could play out if Nebraska lawmakers pass legislation that would prohibit Lincoln, Omaha and other cities from enforcing most local gun …
April 5, 2017
The Washington Times, Grant Schulte, April 4, 2017- A bill that would bar local governments from passing gun restrictions that are stricter than state law drew strong objections Tuesday from some Omaha and Lincoln senators who want to protect their cities’ ordinances. Lawmakers kicked off a debate on a measure …
April 5, 2017
The Gazette, Rod Boshart, April 4, 2017- DES MOINES — A bipartisan group of state senators voted Tuesday to make significant changes to expand firearm rights that proponents said would protect Iowans and their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, opponents worried the bill will escalate gun violence in a state with a …
April 4, 2017
OurQuadCities.com Mike Colon April 3, 2017- DES MOINES, Iowa – Some Iowa residents who want tougher gun laws are making their voices heard. As the session at the Statehouse nears its last few weeks, bills that are still alive are getting extra attention from both sides of the aisle. And …