Brewer quoted in Christian Science Monitor article on new state laws
Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article, “Do new 2017 state laws hint at momentum for federal changes as well?” As of Jan. 1, several new state laws are now in effect, including new regulations involving marijuana, minimum wage and gun control, according to the article. When it comes to gun control, the new laws vary from state to state, with some becoming more restrictive and offers allowing gun owners more rights, the article states. National gun control advocates hoping to affect change on a state-by-state basis run the risk of being seen as “meddlesome big-city outsiders” running a campaign in a state that is not their own, Brewer said.