Governor Tim Walz partners with former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for a town hall focused on gun control in Waconia, a Republican-held area just outside the Twin Cities. This event comes on the heels of unsuccessful negotiations between Walz and GOP leaders regarding legislative actions related to gun violence and school safety, highlighting the ongoing debate in Minnesota’s narrowly divided Legislature.
The town hall, scheduled for Saturday at Waconia High School, will feature a range of participants including elected officials, gun safety advocates, and community members. With recent tragic events underscoring the need for new laws, Walz emphasizes the necessity of public dialogue, pointing out that “calling a special session is going to be a waste of money and a waste of time” without prior agreement on safety measures.
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