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Federal lawmakers will vote in the coming days on the bipartisan Safer Communities Act that includes gun reforms championed by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy from Connecticut. It would expand background checks for people under 21, offer federal funds to help states take away guns from holders at risk of hurting themselves or others, and give the federal government more power to tackle gun trafficking. A sticking point in recent federal negotiations for gun reform was an attempt by Democratic U.S. senators to close the so-called "boyfriend loophole" that allows unmarried abusers to get guns. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says the agreement may not close the loophole, but it will “substantially shrink” it.

Connecticut Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy say they’ve reached a bipartisan agreement that’ll yield at least 10 Republican votes for federal gun legislation. The deal includes federal prosecution for those who make “straw” purchases, made on behalf of those who cannot legally buy them; funding for states to enact and enforce red flag laws that temporarily take guns away from high-risk owners; and an effort to give law enforcement more time to do background checks on gun buyers under 21 years old.

Senate bargainers announced a bipartisan framework Sunday responding to last month’s mass shootings.

It has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

The Newtown Action Alliance and the Newtown Interfaith Council hosted the Thursday vigil “to stand with the Uvalde community.”

Tuesday’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is a terrifying reminder for some Connecticut residents.

Connecticut Democrat challenges U.S. Senate to act on gun laws after 14 children shot in Uvalde, Texas.

The mayor of New Haven has picked Karl Jacobson to be the city’s next police chief. Jacobson is currently the department's assistant chief.

Several Connecticut human rights groups spoke out against white supremacy Friday, less than a week after a racist attack in Buffalo that killed 10 people and injured three others.

A Connecticut clergy member is calling for action to combat racism in the wake of a targeted attack on a Buffalo supermarket that killed 10 people.