In Mississippi, the report found that gun violence is costing the state 2.8% of its GDP each year, equivalent to $3.2 billion total.
Gun violence is costing the U.S. economy $229 billion each year, and five southern states that President Donald Trump won in the 2016 election are hit hardest financially by such violence.
In Mississippi, the report found that gun violence is costing the state 2.8% of its GDP each year, equivalent to $3.2 billion total, or $1,076 per resident. Among the 50 states, this is the largest hit from gun violence as a percentage of GDP. Democratic lawmakers who are eager to move forward with gun-control legislation were hoping the report published on Wednesday would catch the attention of their Republican colleagues.And read: CEOs sign letter urging stricter gun laws — Ted Cruz wants them to butt out
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