Legislative Session Starts; MMA to Focus on 5 Major Issues
February 19, 2026
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on February 17 for the second half of the 2025-2026 biennium.
Free Firearm Safety Webinars for Physicians Offered on October 24 and November 8
October 19, 2023
MMA members are encouraged to attend one of two free, hour-long webinars to learn about firearm safety.
Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens. The webinars are being offered by the Be SMART Campaign, created by the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund.
The campaign focuses on education and awareness about unintentional shootings, firearm suicide, and other incidents of gun violence that result from child access.
The webinars are as follows:
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October 24 (7 to 8 pm) You can register for it here.
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November 8 (noon to 1 pm) You can register for it here.
CME credit is available.
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