But Maine defenders of traditional gun rights also turned out in force at last week’s hearings, and it’s unclear if the support to enact changes will be sustained.
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Lewiston mass shooter had a brain injury. Experts say that may not explain his violence.
An Army spokesperson on Thursday called the lab findings regarding Robert Card ‘concerning’ and said they ‘underscore the Army’s need to do all it can to protect Soldiers against blast-induced injury.’
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Mental health funding coming to Maine after Lewiston mass shooting
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services will receive $2,048,452 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Emergency Response Grant program, according to a news release.
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Army says Lewiston shooter’s brain injury may lead to changes in blast training
Robert Card was ‘exposed to thousands of low-level blasts’ during Army grenade training in New York state, and the injury to his brain likely played a role in his behavioral changes before the mass shooting, researchers say.
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Physicians, gun owners, activists pack Maine State House for hearing on gun reform
Dozens of people testified for and against a pair of bills that include expanding background check requirements to advertised private firearms sales and a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.
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Army reservists tell commission more could have been done to help Lewiston gunman
Robert Card was a longtime reservist for a Saco-based unit. His colleagues became increasingly concerned about his behavior last year but took few steps to follow up on his mental health treatment.
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Forensic analysis shows Lewiston shooter had traumatic brain injury
Robert Card’s family agreed to release the findings of the brain analysis Wednesday.
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Press Herald partners with Frontline to investigate Lewiston mass shooting
The newsroom will undertake an accountability investigation into Maine’s deadliest mass shooting.
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Democrats launch push to pass gun safety bills in response to Lewiston shooting
Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.
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Mental health funding bill draws broad support at Maine State House
Nobody testified against House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross’ proposal to invest at least $17.5 million in mental health crisis services.