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5 ways to reduce school shootings | Analysis

(Jun 03, 2022) Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The author offers five policy changes – based on his research and findings – that can be implemented to reduce the risk of school shootings in the future. Read more

 

Community, local officials gather to observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day

(Jun 03, 2022) WFMZ TV-69

"Now is the time for all of us, to raise your voices, to raise our voices," said PA State Rep. Steve Samuelson. Read more

 

Brown: Gun Violence Prevention at Schools

(Jun 03, 2022) Rep. Amen Brown

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Pa. state Rep. Amen Brown held a press conference outside Morton McMichael a week after a shooting took place there, raising awareness for gun violence prevention measures. He is calling for additional school funding to put safety measures and a plan in place. He says that safety is a major concern for everyone. Read more

 

Pa. lawmakers won’t pull trigger on stricter gun control

(Jun 01, 2022) abc27

“Why are my colleagues on the other side of the aisle saying we can stop abortion with abortion bans, but we can’t stop gun massacres with gun safety measures? It makes zero sense,” Schlossberg said. Read more

 

Instead of gun control, many Republican state lawmakers focus on mental health support

(May 30, 2022) WHP-TV 21

“I know there are conversations around funding that and that’s wonderful and that needs to happen but again I don’t want the funding of the mental health system to take away from what I think is a very separate conversation about why we keep having these mass shootings,” said Representative Mike Schlossberg. Read more

 

Hohenstein: Our children deserve action

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein

Gun violence is an indiscriminate plague on our society that touches every corner of this nation, both rural and urban, white and black, old and young, in supermarkets and elementary schools, and on the streets every day here in Philadelphia. Read more

 

‘We will not go away:’ Philly Black Clergy, allies call for more money for gun violence prevention

(May 26, 2022) Penn Capital-Star

“This is out of control,” House Minority Leader Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, said. “No matter how many moments of silence we have, no matter how many tweets we write, once we get to this Capitol, nothing changes … We will continue to fight.” Read more

 

Pashinski: Is There Anywhere That’s Safe?

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

Pa. state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski questions why the legislature continues to ignore opportunities to protect innocent people from senseless gun violence in the the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. Read more

 

Madden: Get Serious about Stopping Gun Violence in Schools

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Maureen E. Madden

In the wake of 19 children getting murdered in their Texas classroom this week, the time is now, she said, for actual action and to find humane and sensible solutions for a uniquely American crisis. Read more

 

Local lawmakers on gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’

(May 26, 2022) Daily Local News

“All kids need to be safe at school. It’s time to pass the SAVE Students Act to promote empathetic school culture to stomp out bullying.” Read more

 

Schweyer: Enough is Enough!

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer is calling on the House Republicans to bring stalled gun reform legislation to a vote in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. A parent of children in the Allentown School District, he is pushing for the legislature to advance the bills before Tuesday’s tragedy happens again. Read more

 

House Democratic leaders decry Republican inaction on gun safety legislation

(May 26, 2022) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

"At what point do we acknowledge that Republican obstructionism is costing the lives of Pennsylvanians and could contribute to the next school shooting in our own state?" Read more

 

Rep. Tina Davis issues statement on Texas school shooting

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Tina Davis

"I will not sit idly by and wait for another shooting to happen in Pennsylvania. I am calling on Congress to immediately reinstate the Federal Assault Weapons Ban and ban large-capacity magazines." Read more

 

Daley: We Need to Take Action

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Mary Jo Daley

Pa. state Rep. Mary Jo Daley is looking to take action on meaningful gun violence prevention bills to help protect and save lives. She says that the Pa. House Republicans are willing to give moments of silence, their thoughts and prayers, but not willing to take any action. Read more

 

Students, parents, educators, counselors, police and others offer solutions to gun violence and mass shootings

(May 26, 2022) The Times-Tribune

Rep. Kosierowski: "Unfortunately the reality of it is this, the common sense pieces of legislation in the state House that would actually enact change where we would no longer need to fear when our children go to school, or when we shop at a grocery store, or go to the movies, simply do not have the support of the Republican-held majority in charge." Read more

 

Otten: No More Empty Thoughts and Prayers

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Danielle Friel Otten

Pa. state Rep. Danielle Friel Otten put her 6 and 8 year old on the school bus the morning after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. She talked with them about what happened in Texas and tried to assure them they would be safe at school. Read more

 

Kinkead Demands Gun Law Reform

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Emily Kinkead

Pa. state Rep. Emily Kinkead calls on the GOP majority to help pass sensible firearm reforms that would prevent more incidents of gun violence. Read more

 

Webster: Public Safety Over Mass Murder

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Joe Webster

Pa. state Rep. Joe Webster is asking for compassion from his colleagues across the aisle. As a military veteran, he has seen the devastation and destruction that assault weapons can cause. Read more

 

McClinton: We Have The Power To Save Lives

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

In the aftermath of the tragic deadly mass shooting at a school in Texas, Pa. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton stands strong with her colleagues to demand action in Harrisburg against gun violence. Read more

 

Williams: Taking Action on Gun Violence

(May 26, 2022) Rep. Dan Williams

Pa. state Rep. Dan Williams is trying to get something done that 90% of Americans agree on: commonsense gun laws without loopholes. He says that bills are already sitting in committees, and have been for years. Read more

 

5 ways to reduce school shootings | Analysis
Jun 03, 2022

Community, local officials gather to observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Jun 03, 2022

Brown: Gun Violence Prevention at Schools
Jun 03, 2022

Pa. lawmakers won’t pull trigger on stricter gun control
Jun 01, 2022

Instead of gun control, many Republican state lawmakers focus on mental health support
May 30, 2022

Hohenstein: Our children deserve action
May 26, 2022

‘We will not go away:’ Philly Black Clergy, allies call for more money for gun violence prevention
May 26, 2022

Pashinski: Is There Anywhere That’s Safe?
May 26, 2022

Madden: Get Serious about Stopping Gun Violence in Schools
May 26, 2022

Local lawmakers on gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’
May 26, 2022

Schweyer: Enough is Enough!
May 26, 2022

House Democratic leaders decry Republican inaction on gun safety legislation
May 26, 2022

Rep. Tina Davis issues statement on Texas school shooting
May 26, 2022

Daley: We Need to Take Action
May 26, 2022

Students, parents, educators, counselors, police and others offer solutions to gun violence and mass shootings
May 26, 2022

Otten: No More Empty Thoughts and Prayers
May 26, 2022

Kinkead Demands Gun Law Reform
May 26, 2022

Webster: Public Safety Over Mass Murder
May 26, 2022

McClinton: We Have The Power To Save Lives
May 26, 2022

Williams: Taking Action on Gun Violence
May 26, 2022