Wisconsin’s Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers also called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a series of gun control and public safety measures. The Legislature has already rejected numerous gun control safety measures put forward by Evers, including universal background checks for gun purchases. Evers said the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School last month demonstrated the need for lawmakers to act. He signed an executive order creating the statewide office of violence prevention.
