Swan's Picks: Gun control, D.C. home rule, democracy, and more this week

San Jose Gun Insurance Law Going Into Effect – NBC Bay Area

Brown forgives uncollected traffic fines to allow driver license reinstatement – Oregon Capital Chronicle

D.C. home rule imperiled by Kevin McCarthy speaker fallout - Axios Washington D.C.

After pandemic, mental health crisis challenges legislatures - Pluribus News

Mayors Introduce Global Declaration for Democracy | Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation (gmfus.org)

Jacksonville drops appeal of redistricting ruling, will continue to fight court-ordered map • The Tributary (jaxtrib.org)

A Small City's Descent Into Bankruptcy - Route Fifty (route-fifty.com)