Attorney General Eric Holder meets Tucson shooting survivors
More than a dozen survivors and family members from the 2011 shootings in Tucson, Ariz., that wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords have outlined for Attorney General Eric Holder their campaign to stem gun violence.
Veto of guns bill makes us less safe
What a gun-crying shame. We’re all less safe with the veto of the well-written no-guns-in- buildings law, incorrectly labeled by the media and rights-deniers as the “guns-in-buildings” law.
Universities: Guns-on-campus measure would have multimillion-dollar impact
Universities are offering one more reason to oppose a measure to allow guns on campuses — it would cost millions of dollars to implement.
Campus guns bill struggling in Senate
A proposal to allow guns on university and college campuses is stuck in the Senate.
The bill’s chief sponsor, Sen. Ron Gould, R-Lake Havasu City, said he’s so far only corralled 13 “yes” votes for the proposal.
Guns-on-campus proposal is clearer, but still highly controversial
Gov. Jan Brewer last year rejected a proposal that would have allowed guns on campuses because it lacked “clarity.”
This year, gun proponents have revived the proposal — minus the provisions that led to Brewer’s veto.
Brewer vetoes ‘poorly written’ guns-on-campus bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to allow guns to be carried on public rights of way on public university and community college campuses.
Legislature approves controversial firearms bill
The Arizona House has approved a gun-rights bill that would generally let people take guns into government buildings without armed guards and metal detectors.
Brewer has until Monday to act on gun bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has until Monday to act on a bill that would permit carrying guns on public rights of way at Arizona public university and community college campuses.
ASU’s Michael Crow urges Gov. Brewer to veto gun bill
Arizona State University President Michael Crow is urging Gov. Jan Brewer to veto a bill allowing guns on campuses.
Senate gives preliminary OK to watered down guns-on-campus bill
Gun rights advocates are inching closer to accomplishing their long-coveted goal of allowing guns on school campuses.
Senate OKs easing of gun restrictions
In a highly emotional vote, the Senate on Thursday approved a bill that loosens restrictions carrying firearms to most public places.
Fiancee of slain Giffords staffer: Create law banning large-capacity gun clips
The fiancee of a congressional staffer killed along with five others in the shooting that severely injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., urged state lawmakers Tuesday to ban gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.