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RI House has approved a controversial 'assault weapons' ban. Here's what happened.
The proposed "assault weapons" ban has passed the RI House, but not without fierce debate. Here's what happened, and what's ...
RI's proposed 'assault weapons' ban passes its first-ever vote. What to expect next.
Most basically, the legislation – headed for first-ever votes in the Rhode Island legislature – would prohibit the ...
If RI's 'assault weapons' ban becomes law, these towns are already standing to oppose it.
An 'assault weapons' ban for Rhode Island is getting its first vote this week, but some cities and towns are already fighting ...
German U-boat; RI assault weapons ban; truck tolls: Top stories this week
Former Friars great rejoins the basketball program as an assistant coach; and 12 stunning spots to photograph in RI this ...
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RI assault weapons ban bill heads to Senate Judiciary Committee
The RI Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on the proposed assault weapons ban after it passed through the house last ...
R.I. House passes ban on assault-style weapons
New Senate President Valarie Lawson “strongly supports the assault weapons ban legislation” and “will continue working with ...
RI assault weapons ban moves forward after committee vote
A controversial proposal to ban assault weapons in Rhode Island overcame a pivotal hurdle Tuesday, advancing out of the House ...
Key R.I. House committee votes to advance ban on assault-style weapons
If passed by the full House on Thursday, attention will focus on whether new Senate President Lawson can get the bill to the ...
Sooner or later AR-15 bans will be found unconstitutional
The Supreme Court’s delay in addressing AR-15 bans ignores Second Amendment protections for commonly used firearms.
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RI's proposed 'assault weapons' ban passes its first-ever vote. What to expect next.
Rhode Island's House Judiciary Committee has approved an assault weapons ban. The bill's fate in the Senate is uncertain, posing a challenge for the new Senate president. The bill would ban ...