Senators

Connecticut Senators Advocate for Nationwide Adoption of Ethan’s Law to Enhance Gun Safety

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Washington – Connecticut’s Democratic senators are intensifying their advocacy for national gun safety legislation, known as Ethan’s Law, which mandates safe storage of firearms in households. This legislative push aims to avoid tragic incidents like the accidental shooting of Ethan Song, a teenager from Guilford, Connecticut, who died in 2018. Ethan’s Law was adopted in Connecticut in 2019 following the heartbreaking incident where 15-year-old Ethan Song lost his life. He accidentally shot himself with a handgun that belonged to his friend’s father; the gun was not safely stored. The Connecticut law requires that both loaded … Read more

Senators Propose Bill to Train Beauty Industry Professionals in Domestic Violence Awareness, Pushing for Nationwide Adoption of Life-Saving Initiative

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Nashville, Tenn.— In a significant stride toward addressing domestic violence through unconventional routes, a group of bipartisan senators, led by Tennessee’s Senator Marsha Blackburn, has introduced a new legislative proposal titled the Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALONS) Stories Act. This pioneering act aims to merge the expertise of beauty industry professionals with the ongoing fight against domestic violence by encouraging state-level training programs. The newly introduced legislation seeks to offer federal grants as incentives for states that legislate mandatory domestic violence awareness training for beauty professionals. This federal initiative underscores … Read more

Florida Man Arrested for Issuing Threats Against Senators, Officer, and Local Agency Amidst Disturbing Demands

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Charlotte County, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested in Charlotte County after allegedly issuing threats against U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, as well as a local police officer and a Jewish family services agency. The suspect, identified as Charles Bentley Jr., was taken into custody following a string of hostile emails and messages that targeted public figures and local entities. Authorities reported that Bentley’s aggressive communications began appearing in the inboxes of his chosen targets late last year. The emails, all originating from Bentley, included threats of violence and demands for substantial … Read more

Linda Reynolds’s Attorney Criticizes Brittany Higgins’s Comments, Claims Senator’s Pain Trivialized While Abroad

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Canberra, Australia – In a recent court development, the legal counsel for Senator Linda Reynolds criticized former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins, describing her actions as an affront to the senator’s emotional distress. These harsh words unfolded in a legal battle connected to comments made about a sensitive incident dating back to 2019. Higgins had publicly accused a colleague of raping her in Reynolds’ ministerial office, an allegation that has since spurred nationwide debate and scrutiny over the treatment of women in politics. Reynolds’ lawyer contended that Higgins had publicly minimized the significant emotional and professional … Read more