Newsbits

Friday’s Newsbits:

Elections:

• Who’s running for Congress in the Western NY special election?
• New York lawmakers approve new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge

Jurisprudence:

• ‘Ghost gun’ companies fail to end New York attorney general’s lawsuit

Legislation:

• Bill from GOP’s Stefanik sets up duel on gun sales codes

NRA:

• NRA general counsel violated statutory duties but caused no monetary harm, jurors find; LaPierre liable for $5.4M

Politics:

• Sheriff looks to speed up pistol permit process
• Sportsmen’s Alliance Launches In-House Litigation Team
• Northwell among health systems pledging $10M for gun violence prevention
• The Ad Council reframes gun violence as public health crisis
• Gun safety group considers NYS a leader in implementing Red Flag Law as filings rise

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