gun violence prevention bill

Research on gun violence prevention, funded by $125 million from the federal government since 2020, could end if the Trump administration and Republicans cut Medicaid funding in upcoming budget negotiations, according to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).

The U.S. Justice Department has awarded Connecticut $2.4 million to help fund gun violence prevention programs in the state.

Legislation to reduce gun violence proposed by the mayors of Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven is supported by Governor Ned Lamont.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has proposed further tightening of the state’s strict gun regulations, including increase the age to purchase a weapon.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Jahana Hayes (D-CT), said the roundtable was not only a way to celebrate the recent passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, but also to demand more for the cause.

Connecticut’s advocates against gun violence say the bipartisan gun safety package proposed in the Senate is a good first step.

Connecticut state police are reporting long lines at their headquarters as state residents attempt to register assault weapons and large capacity…

Connecticut's U.S. Senators say they are pushing to have Congress consider another gun violence prevention bill before the end of this legislative…