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Tony Evers: “Unfortunately, every time I've introduced common sense…”

Featuring: Tony Evers, Democratic | Governor of Wisconsin

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Gov. Tony Evers orders creation of new state Office of Violence Prevention

Published | Video Starts at 01:05

Governor Evers also announced his budget proposal will include what he calls the most comprehensive gun safety reform and violence prevention efforts he's ever introduced. Unfortunately, every time I've introduced common sense proposals like universal background checks and red flag laws, Republicans have rejected my efforts. In response to the order. The state's top Republican says the police are the most effective form of violence prevention, not the new office. It's not well thought out. (01:05–01:17)

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Asserts that Republicans have consistently rejected his proposals for universal background checks and red flag laws.

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