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State senator’s bill aims to boost sentencing for repeat gun offenders in Chicago

by Brian Seay

As violence in Chicago reaches a level not seen in decades - more than 700 murders so far in 2016 - one state senator says he'll introduce a bill next month that would impose harsher sentences for repeat gun offenders.

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Seeing red? Gun issues temper Pennsylvania electorate

by Christen Smith

While analysts and pundits alike debate why Pennsylvania went red, sources on the ground say gun issues played a role in getting voters to the polls.

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Bill O’Reilly: ‘All gun crimes should become federal crimes’

by Brian Seay

Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly said he has the solution to America's gun violence problem but Hillary Clinton isn't willing to use it.

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Wisconsin could see 20 percent tax on guns, ammo to fund buybacks

by Chris Eger

A bill floated by urban Democrats in the state Assembly last week could see gun owners foot the bill for often ineffective gun buybacks every time they purchase a firearm or ammunition.

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Wisconsin governor signs multiple gun laws into effect

by Chris Eger

Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed a number of bills establishing mandatory minimums on felons found with guns and easing carry permits for military and former police.

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Bill setting mandatory minimums for felons with guns heads to governor

by Chris Eger

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will soon decide on a bipartisan effort by state lawmakers setting mandatory minimums for felons found with firearms.

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