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Ghost guns—often built at home from kits or 3-D printed parts—would become banned in Michigan under bills that passed the state Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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New legislation in the Michigan House would ban so-called “ghost guns” that don’t have serial numbers. Colin Jackson has more.
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Anti-gun violence activists pressed Michigan lawmakers to fund resources for domestic violence survivors Tuesday during a rally on the Capitol steps. Colin Jackson has more.
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Violence continues to be an issue in our community. There are so many ramifications, both societal and deeply personal. On Monday, April 28th, the 3rd Annual Washtenaw Community Violence Intervention Summit will begin. WEMU's David Fair talked with two of the participants in the upcoming two-day event: Stacey Mack, who lost her son to gun violence in 2024, and Washtenaw County Racial Equity Officer, Derrick Jackson.
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The number of firearm deaths in Washtenaw County dropped in 2024. That’s according to figures released by the Health Department and Sheriff’s Office. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The new Republican leaders of the state House of Representatives have reversed a ban on employees carrying guns in the House office building. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Michigan Senate voted Thursday night to outlaw so-called “ghost guns.” Colin Jackson has more.
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A state Senate committee adopted new firearm restrictions Tuesday that are meant to make it easier to trace homemade firearms assembled from guns kits or 3-D printed parts. Rick Pluta reports.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to outlaw the open carry of guns near polling places and absentee ballot counting boards. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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According to the Washtenaw County Health Department, gun violence has been steadily rising. Local group, “Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence”, or PPGV, has been working with local officials to help reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.