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Michigan Task Force Urges Tougher Gun Laws Amid Violence

11/25/2025

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's task force proposes gun violence measures in Michigan, including raising the minimum age to 21 and banning ghost guns, large-capacity magazines, and assault weapons.
The task force is led by Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, who says urgent action is needed to save lives.
Despite prior gun-safety laws, gun violence remains an issue, with over 11,000 preventable deaths and injuries this year.
The recommendations may face Republican-controlled House opposition.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's task force proposes gun violence measures in Michigan, including raising the minimum age to 21 and banning ghost guns, large-capacity magazines, and assault weapons.
The task force is led by Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, who says urgent action is needed to save lives.
Despite prior gun-safety laws, gun violence remains an issue, with over 11,000 preventable deaths and injuries this year.
The recommendations may face Republican-controlled House opposition.