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Is gun violence reform coming to Wisconsin? These elected leaders are trying


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  Madison's elected leaders led the way Tuesday in renewed calls and some actionable steps towards reducing gun violence in Wisconsin, in-part as a response to the shooting at Abundant Life

The article from WKOW discusses the ongoing efforts to address gun violence in Wisconsin through legislative reform. State Representative Jodi Emerson and Senator Jeff Smith are leading the charge with a series of listening sessions across the state to gather public input on gun violence prevention. These sessions aim to inform potential new laws, focusing on issues like background checks, safe storage, and red flag laws. Despite the urgency highlighted by recent mass shootings, including one in Nashville, the path to reform is fraught with political challenges. While there is some bipartisan interest in addressing gun violence, significant hurdles remain due to differing views on gun rights versus gun control. The article also mentions that Governor Tony Evers has previously pushed for gun safety measures, but these efforts have often been stalled in the Republican-controlled legislature.

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