Summary
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz promised a special legislative session to address gun violence after a church shooting, but progress has stalled. The Minnesota Legislature is too divided politically to agree on new gun laws. This division has made it difficult to pass any measures without bipartisan support.
Key Facts
- A shooting at a church in Minneapolis killed two schoolchildren and injured 21 people.
- Governor Tim Walz proposed a special session to address gun control but faced opposition.
- The Minnesota Legislature is evenly split, making it hard to pass new gun laws.
- Urban and suburban Democrats support gun restrictions while rural and suburban Republicans oppose them.
- Recent shootings have made gun control a personal issue for many state Democrats.
- Governor Walz wants to prioritize bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
- Meetings and hearings have not led to an agreement on new gun laws.
- The Minnesota House is divided 67-67 between Republicans and Democrats.
