Summary
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz plans to hold a special legislative session to discuss stricter gun laws after a school shooting in Minneapolis. The shooting at a Catholic school resulted in two deaths and 21 injuries. Governor Walz's plan may include an assault-weapons ban and other safety measures, but faces uncertainty in the closely divided state legislature.
Key Facts
- Governor Tim Walz wants a special session to discuss stronger gun laws.
- The session is in response to a recent school shooting in Minneapolis.
- The shooting resulted in two children dead and 21 people injured.
- The governor's proposal might include an assault-weapons ban.
- The Minnesota Legislature is closely divided, making it hard to pass new laws.
- Some Republicans suggest focusing on school security and mental health resources.
- The shooter was a former student whose mother worked at the school.
- Local mayors want cities to have the power to set their own gun restrictions.
