Albion College Professor on the politics of gun control
Last week’s shooting at a school in Connecticut has raised the issue of new laws regulating guns. But Albion College Sociology Professor Scott Melzer says don’t expect any meaningful action to come of...
View ArticleDebate over guns on college campuses
As the debate over guns and gun-related violence continues around the country, many university presidents say guns should not be allowed on campus. Western Michigan University and other schools have...
View ArticleSnyder Signs Bills that Abolish County Gun Boards
Michigan will get rid of county gun boards that review applications for concealed pistol licenses (CPLs). Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation on Wednesday that will require county clerks to issue CPLs...
View ArticleSenate Hears Arguments on Concealed Guns in Schools
(MPRN-Lansing) A state Senate committee has approved legislation that would essentially eliminate “gun-free” zones in Michigan.
View ArticleSchool Leaders Say They Don't Want Option to Outlaw Guns
(MPRN-Lansing) Local education officials say it shouldn’t be up to them to decide whether to allow guns in schools.
View ArticleNew Bill Would Repeal Michigan's "Stand Your Ground" Law
(MPRN-Lansing) A Democratic state Senator hopes to repeal Michigan’s “stand-your-ground” law. Under that law, a person can use deadly force against someone else with no requirement to retreat.
View ArticleConcealed Pistol Process to Change Tuesday
(MPRN-Lansing) The process for issuing concealed pistol permits in Michigan is about to change as county gun boards are about to disappear.
View ArticleMichigan Vigils Honor Orlando Victims
(MPRN) Governor Rick Snyder has ordered flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff in memory of the 50 people killed in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando-Florida. Vigils around...
View ArticleAlbion College Professor on the politics of gun control
Last week’s shooting at a school in Connecticut has raised the issue of new laws regulating guns. But Albion College Sociology Professor Scott Melzer says don’t expect any meaningful action to come of...
View ArticleDebate over guns on college campuses
As the debate over guns and gun-related violence continues around the country, many university presidents say guns should not be allowed on campus. Western Michigan University and other schools have...
View ArticleGov. Snyder Vetoes Gun and Biodiversity Bills
A bill that would make getting a concealed weapon permit easier has drawn a veto by Governor Rick Snyder. He says the bill would have allowed someone subject to a personal protection order to get a gun...
View ArticleRevised Gun Bill to be Introduced After Snyder Veto
A controversial gun bill similar to one that was recently vetoed by Governor Rick Snyder is likely to get a committee hearing this week.
View ArticleState House Committee to Begin Hearings on Gun Legislation
(MPRN-Lansing) Legislation to overhaul the way Michigan issues concealed pistol licenses (CPLs) and regulates air guns will get a committee hearing on Tuesday in Lansing.
View ArticleConcealed Pistol Bills Clear Committee
(Lansing-MPRN) - A number of controversial gun bills moved closer to a final vote in the state House Tuesday.
View ArticleState House Approves Overhaul of Concealed Weapons Permits
(Lansing-MPRN) Concealed weapons bills similar to ones Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed last month are one step closer to heading back to his desk. The state House approved legislation on Tuesday that would...
View ArticleSnyder Signs Bills that Abolish County Gun Boards
Michigan will get rid of county gun boards that review applications for concealed pistol licenses (CPLs). Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation on Wednesday that will require county clerks to issue CPLs...
View ArticleSenate Hears Arguments on Concealed Guns in Schools
(MPRN-Lansing) A state Senate committee has approved legislation that would essentially eliminate “gun-free” zones in Michigan.
View ArticleSchool Leaders Say They Don't Want Option to Outlaw Guns
(MPRN-Lansing) Local education officials say it shouldn’t be up to them to decide whether to allow guns in schools.
View ArticleNew Bill Would Repeal Michigan's "Stand Your Ground" Law
(MPRN-Lansing) A Democratic state Senator hopes to repeal Michigan’s “stand-your-ground” law. Under that law, a person can use deadly force against someone else with no requirement to retreat.
View ArticleConcealed Pistol Process to Change Tuesday
(MPRN-Lansing) The process for issuing concealed pistol permits in Michigan is about to change as county gun boards are about to disappear.
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