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Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.
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The bill requires school districts to check if teacher candidates have been accused of abuse in previous teaching jobs.
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Measure creates optional fingerprints for renewals, beefs up revocation enforcement
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The shooting in South Florida has ignited the national debate about how to fix, and whether to expand, the gun sales background check system. But what are background checks and how do they work?
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The Kentucky Senate has passed legislation aimed at closing gaps in checking the backgrounds of people who serve as caregivers for children. Senators…
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A House subcommittee has shot down a bill to require background checks for all gun purchases in Tennessee.Rep. Mike Stewart on Wednesday showed off a…
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Who's a gun dealer and who's not? Vendors and buyers at a Miami gun show have mixed reactions to the president's action on guns.
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On Black Friday, Kentuckians headed to stores to purchase the typical tablets, televisions and toys.But for some, firearms were the hot item.On that…
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Beshear Signs Emergency Regulation Making Nat'l Background Checks Mandatory for Nursing Home WorkersIn his final days in office, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has signed an emergency regulation implementing mandatory national background checks on nursing…
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U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says he's disappointed that the Senate has rejected expanded background checks for gun purchases.Kirk was one of four Republicans to…