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Examining the Potential: How Strengthening Gun Laws May Protect 300,000 Lives

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Washington, D.C – Stricter gun laws have the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives, according to a recent study. The research examined the impact of stricter firearm regulations on gun-related deaths in the United States. The study, conducted by researchers at a prominent university, found that implementing stricter gun laws could potentially prevent up to 300,000 deaths over a period of 10 years. The researchers analyzed data from various states and compared states with more stringent firearm regulations to those with looser laws. The findings of the study suggest a clear correlation between … Read more

Colorado Task Force Calls for Reforming Definition of Criminal Child Abuse and Neglect to Protect Vulnerable Children

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DENVER, Colorado – A task force in Colorado is calling for changes in the state’s definition of criminal child abuse and neglect as part of its efforts to reform mandatory reporting laws. In a recent 12-page report, the task force members argued that the current definition is too broad and fails to distinguish between circumstances such as poverty or homelessness and actual instances of neglect and abuse. The task force, established in 2022 following an investigation into the death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, plans to spend 11 hours in January and February of this year … Read more

Minnesota Implements New Law to Protect Tenants’ Rights, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan to Highlight at Event” OR “Minnesota Ensures Tenant Protection with New Legislation, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan to Showcase Reforms

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Minnesota has implemented a new law aimed at safeguarding tenants’ rights. The legislation came into effect on Monday, offering greater protection to renters across the state. As part of this law, landlords will now be required to disclose any additional fees as part of the “total monthly rent” on the first page of the lease and in their advertisements. In addition, landlords will need to ensure that the minimum temperature in rental units remains at 68 degrees from October through April. The law also stipulates that landlords must provide tenants with a written notice of … Read more