Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy
February 08, 2022
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday released the following statement on Governor Lamont’s announcement of a comprehensive package of legislative proposals to curb gun violence:
“Connecticut has some of the strongest gun safety laws in the country, and I’m glad to see our state continue leading the way. Investing in community violence intervention programs, stopping the flow of illegal ghost guns, and tightening laws around safe storage are proven ways to reduce gun violence and keep our communities safe. It’s also great to see the Governor’s focus on gun violence as a public health epidemic, dedicating serious dollars to reimburse hospital-based violence intervention programs. This progress is only possible because of the persistent advocacy of the anti-gun violence movement, and I’ll keep pushing to make sure we see change at all levels of government,” said Murphy.
Last week, Murphy released a statement on the Biden administration’s announcement of additional actions to reduce gun violence and make communities safer, including cracking down on gun trafficking and ghost guns.
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