Dominick Williams for Everytown for Gun Safety
Following a large Día de Muertos celebration, Somos Lawrence, Lawrence Percolator and Moms Demand Action would like to thank the people and partners who helped with the event.
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The Lawrence community is invited to a Día de Muertos event that will include a community altar honoring gun violence victims.
During National Suicide Prevention Month, gun safety advocates shed light on rising rates of firearm suicide in the state.
Volunteers with Moms Demand Action are inviting the Lawrence community to an event Saturday to raise awareness and take a stand against gun violence.
The Douglas County chapter of Moms Demand Action will observe the 8th National Gun Violence Awareness Day by wearing orange and collecting donations for survivors of domestic violence.
Rep. Jo Ella Hoye is convinced someone convicted of domestic violence or subjected to protection from abuse order and prohibited from carrying a firearm shouldn’t be allowed to live in a residence stocked with guns and rifles.
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House Bill 2251 would require relinquishment of firearms in instances of domestic violence.
