by Sonya Coleman

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Our pinnacle event of the year, annual conference, was well-attended and well-received by our affiliates! Sixteen state groups were represented, plus nine speakers delivered excellent content to educate and inform our GVP leaders.

Thank you to our conference sponsors, Center for American Progress and Giffords.

Speaker Diversity

Conference speakers included respected voices from Community Justice Action Fund, Giffords, Youth Alive!, Center for American Progress, Brady, Gun Safety Alliance, CT Against Gun Violence and Senator Blumenthal (CT).

White House OGVP Meeting

In addition to discussion panels, States United secured a private meeting at the White House with the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. It was definitely a highlight of the day!

President Biden signs Executive Actions

‘So incredibly honored to be at the White House for this historic night. To be able see President Biden sign several life saving gun violence prevention executive actions, along with VP Harris and many of the people who made thus happen, fills me with hope.’

Executive Director, Jeremy Stein

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