January 12, 2011 - 9:00am
- "Lawmakers are pushing three identical bills to exempt Kentucky-made guns and ammunition from federal background checks, dealer licenses and other national regulations if the items remain in the state." [Bluegrass Politics]
- "The shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, that killed six people and injured others has brought renewed attention to the gun control debate, and two Democratic state lawmakers are trying to stop firearms from being brought inside the state capitol building. However, given the commonwealth’s fervent gun culture on both sides of the aisle, their attempts appear destined to fail even in the aftermath of the Arizona massacre." [LEO Weekly]
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About Zach Everson
A freelance writer, editor, and consultant, my work focuses on travel and culture. I've contributed to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, Air Canada's enRoute, BlackBook, AOL Travel, Gridskipper, Deadspin, and Budget Travel. I'm the editor of Eater Louisville and the director of content and editorial strategy for Louisville.com.
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