'My heart goes out to those impacted by the shooting, to the Oneida Nation and to all of Northeast Wisconsin as we continue coping with this senseless violence,' he said. Rob Cowles, a Republican who represents the Green Bay area, issued a statement saying the community has suffered a 'traumatic event.'
Republicans who control the Legislature refused to consider either measure. He proposed a so-called 'red flag' law that would have allowed judges to take guns away from peopled deemed to be a danger, and a bill requiring a background check for almost all gun purchases. 'Our hearts, thoughts, and support go out to the Oneida Nation, the Ashwaubenon and Green Bay communities, and all those affected by this tragedy.'Įvers, a Democrat, called a special legislative session on gun control in the fall of 2019.
