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Tougher laws are one way to combat gun violence, expert says

Interview with Mike Anestis, executive director of New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center

05/25/2022

NJ Spotlight News

Tougher laws are one way to combat gun violence, expert says

Clip: 5/25/2022 | 4m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Interview with Mike Anestis, executive director of New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center

In statements to NJ Spotlight News, neither Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin nor Sen. President Nick Scutari committed to posting the bills in Gov. Phil Murphy's latest gun safety package for a vote. Coughlin added that New Jersey needs to “look to strengthen gun safety laws.” Scutari said he would “keep an open mind on any additional actions that will reduce gun violence.”

05/25/2022

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