Rep. Anderson Addresses Republican Inaction on Gun Reform
"It is shameful that our state’s Republican lawmakers have once again disregarded our Governor’s attempt to address gun violence in our state."
FITCHBURG – Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers called the state legislature into a special session to take up bills establishing universal background checks on the purchase of firearms and establishing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in Wisconsin. After Republicans neglected their constitutional duty to debate and vote on these proposals, Representative Jimmy Anderson released the following statement:
“It is shameful that our state’s Republican lawmakers have once again disregarded our Governor’s attempt to address gun violence in our state. Time and time again, Republicans have disregarded the very real concerns of our constituents.
“Voting yes on these bills would have saved lives. 80% of Wisconsin voters support these measures because they know universal background checks and ERPOs help prevent suicides, domestic violence, and mass shootings. By refusing to even discuss these proposals, Republicans have made it clear to Wisconsinites that they are not interested in trying to solve the problem.
“I am proud to join my Democratic colleagues in supporting these common-sense measures to protect Wisconsin communities from gun violence. The status quo is no longer enough. We must act to make Wisconsin a safer place to live.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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- AG Kaul to U.S. Attorney General Garland: Firearm Regulations Must Include Ghost Guns - Wisconsin Department of Justice - Aug 20th, 2021
- Op Ed: Legal Firearms Used in Many Mass Shootings - O. Ricardo Pimentel - May 26th, 2021
- Bipartisan legislation a positive step forward for gun reform - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - May 17th, 2021
- Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence - Erik Gunn - May 14th, 2021
- Club Midtown isn’t a thing - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - May 5th, 2021
- County Executive David Crowley Statement on Recent Acts of Gun Violence - County Executive David Crowley - May 4th, 2021
- Republicans Continue to Show their True Colors with Upcoming Budget Plans: The Time for Action is Now - State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader - May 3rd, 2021
- Continued gun violence underscores the need for change - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - May 3rd, 2021
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Recent Press Releases by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson
Rep. Anderson Addresses Republican Inaction on Gun Reform
Nov 8th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson"It is shameful that our state’s Republican lawmakers have once again disregarded our Governor’s attempt to address gun violence in our state."
Rep. Anderson in Support of Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Sep 19th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson"We are long overdue for common-sense measures like Extreme Risk Protection Orders."
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Abandon the Americans with Disabilities Act
Aug 14th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson"This isn’t simply a legal mandate, it is a moral one."
