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Maine’s yellow flag law failed my family. Vote yes on Question 2.
"I believe Question 2 could have saved my brother’s life, and I’m voting 'yes' to try to prevent other families from going through this."


Sagadahoc Sheriff Merry: Red flag will help Maine law enforcement
"After careful consideration, I’ve decided to vote 'Yes' on Question 2. It’s a reasonable proposal that will provide another tool to keep families safe, help our officers protect our communities and ultimately help save lives."


EDITORIAL: Vote ‘Yes’ on Maine’s Question 2
The Portland Press Herald endorses "YES" on Question 2.


I’m a career cop, gun owner, and Republican. I’m voting yes on Question 2.
“I know something about law enforcement. And this election, I’m voting 'yes' on Question 2."


I’m a Maine gun owner and I want a red flag law
“It is a tool, a temporary remedy to a dangerous situation. This is why I will be voting 'Yes' on Question 2 on Nov. 4."


I was in the ER on the night of Lewiston. I’m voting yes on Question 2.
“On the night of Oct. 25, 2023, I stood with my colleagues in the emergency department as victims of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting began arriving. The chaos, confusion, grief and helplessness I witnessed that evening will stay with me forever."


EDITORIAL: Reject voting restrictions and give families more options to stop gun violence
The Bangor Daily News endorses YES on Question 2.


I was executive director of the Lewiston Commission. Here’s why I’m voting ‘Yes’ on Question 2.
“The commission conducted an independent investigation and found the facts — facts that led me to a resounding, inescapable conclusion: we need a better law. This November, we must vote ‘Yes’ on Question 2.


If mental health is the concern, vote yes on Question 2
As a retired psychiatrist with 30 years of experience practicing in Maine, I’ve seen many patients in crisis and treated patients with a wide variety of mental health diagnoses.


Let’s not wait around for another mass shooting in Maine
Nearly two years ago now, I walked into my 10th-grade English classroom on Monday, Oct. 30, with no idea where to begin.


Yes on Question 2 Campaign Releases First Ad
Today the Yes on Question 2 campaign released a new ad featuring a testimonial from Arthur Barnard, father of Lewiston victim Artie...


Use of Maine's Current Law Highlights Need for Real ERPO Law
New statistics released from the Department of Public Safety showing an increased use of Maine’s current ‘yellow flag’ law underscore the need for an Extreme Risk Protection Order law as proposed in Question 2, which will appear on the ballot this November.


Extreme Risk Protection Orders Will Save Lives
Today lawmakers in Augusta held a public hearing on the Extreme Risk Protection Orders citizen initiative that will appear on the November 2025 ballot and the message from testimony was resoundingly clear: Extreme Risk Protection Orders will save lives and help keep Maine’s schools and communities safe from tragedies.


Gun Safety Initiative Heading to 2025 Ballot
Signatures for Extreme Risk Protection Orders validated; measure will appear on the November 2025 ballot PORTLAND – Today the Secretary...


Gun Safety Group Turns in Signatures for 2025 Initiative
Supporters of the Safe Schools, Safe Communities Campaign Collected More Than 80,000 Signatures in Two Months PORTLAND – This morning...


RELEASE: Gun safety coalition launches campaign to pass Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Today the Maine Gun Safety Coalition and allies launched the Safe Schools, Safe Communities citizen initiative.
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