State Republicans resist Lee’s call for action on guns

Despite Gov. Bill Lee calling for the state legislature to take action on guns, Republican lawmakers seem hesitant to make any moves.

State Republican leaders stood with Lee as he announced his plan to increase school security following the Covenant School shooting. At his press conference on Tuesday, he stood alone as he called for action on gun reform, and statements from Republican legislators following the announcement indicate hesitancy.

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Students, parents and allies rally for gun reform at the state Capitol
Photo: Hamilton Matthew Masters

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