Alaska Democrats gain ground as Texas gun-control wave spreads

Texas lawmakers began filing gun-control proposals on Monday, less than a week after Democrats secured the governorship and House majority. The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action counted roughly 35 firearm-related bills on the first day, most targeting restrictions on ownership, transfers, and storage.

Alaska faces a similar political shift following the November elections. Preliminary results indicate an expanded Democratic and independent presence in the state House and continued control of the Senate. Incoming Senate President Cathy Giessel supports gun control, and likely Governor Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has historically aligned with the cause.

Advocacy groups like Moms Demand Action are already active in Juneau, having previously pushed for red-flag legislation similar to the measures now emerging in Texas. While Alaska’s bill-filing season opens in mid-January, the political alignment suggests a renewed push for gun safety laws in the next legislative session.

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