House DFL leaders say Republicans blocked bills on guns and ICE in schools; Democrats vow to keep pushing A House DFL lawmaker said Minnesota House Republicans unanimously voted to block advancement of gun-violence prevention bills and a measure to limit ICE activity in schools; Democrats say they will use other procedural tools this session and make the votes an issue with constituents ahead of the fall election.

Minnesota Democrats are rallying against House Republicans after key bills aimed at preventing gun violence and limiting ICE in schools were blocked, igniting a fierce debate on public safety.

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Senate hears bill to create Office of Gun Violence Prevention; committee lays it over Senate File 5‑13 would establish a state Office of Gun Violence Prevention housed at the Department of Health to coordinate research, data, prevention campaigns and victim support; medical witnesses urged a public‑health approach and opponents warned of regulatory overreach. The committee laid the bill over.

A new bill aiming to establish a Minnesota Office of Gun Violence Prevention has sparked intense debate over public health and regulatory overreach.

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Minnesota establishes Office of Gun Violence Prevention in Department of Health Minnesota Legislature creates dedicated office to address and reduce gun violence effectively.

Minnesota is taking a bold step against gun violence by introducing Senate Bill 513, which aims to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention to tackle this urgent public health crisis.

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