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CBS News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Faith leaders gather at Minnesota Capitol in plea to end political violence
Dozens of Minnesota faith leaders converged on the State Capitol Friday to urge an end to hate speech and political violence in the wake of the assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. "All of us grieve," said Suzanne Kelly, CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches. "All of us need to wrap ourselves around those who are representing us here and fighting the good fight." Kelly stood among other pastors, rabbis and imams at a news conference to read a statement signed by more than 400 faith leaders. "Our traditions are clear: we are obliged to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to offer rest for the weary, and to protect the oppressed," the statement reads in part. "These requirements do not come with caveats or conditions. It is our moral obligation and our faithful task to build a world that protects the dignity and sacredness of every being, without exception." WCCO Kelly said the call to build bridges is not just a platitude, but rather a call for civil dialogue and substantive conversation. "I don't want to suggest that we are suddenly in a kumbaya moment where we put aside our differences and say we're united," she said. "What I do want to see is that we can have real dialogue." According to Kelly, clergy have a responsibility to look inward and lead by example. "I have not spoken up, for instance, about the brutal murder of the two individuals of Washington, D.C., the two Jewish individuals," Kelly said, referring to the shooting deaths of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who worked at the Israeli Embassy. "I did not speak up about that. I did not write about that. I need to make sure my voice is being heard not just on local issues or issues that the [Minnesota Council of Churches] is caring about or putting forth, but on all issues where humanity is threatened." The man charged in Saturday's politically motivated shootings, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, is in custody and charged with multiple federal and state crimes. John Hoffman is still hospitalized in serious but stable condition, according to his family. His wife, Yvette, has since been released.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Lawmakers on edge as statehouse security tightens after Minnesota shootings
MADISON, Wis. — Anxious lawmakers convened Wednesday under heightened security in Wisconsin's state Capitol, one of the most publicly accessible statehouses in the country, days after a legislator and her husband in neighboring Minnesota were shot and killed at their home and others were targeted. The tension playing out in Wisconsin and other states after the Minnesota killings pits those who want to keep state capitols as open and accessible as possible against those concerned about increasing threats and acts of violence against officeholders.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Memorial of flowers and notes left outside Minnesota State Capitol for Melissa Hortman and husband
A memorial of flowers, candles, and handwritten notes lined the steps of the State Capitol in Minneapolis on Sunday in tribute to former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark after they were killed in a shooting at their home. (AP Video: Obed Lamy)
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire destroys two cars, damages exterior of apartment building in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crews with the Little Rock Fire Department put out a blaze that destroyed two cars and caused damage to the outside of an apartment building Saturday morning. No injuries were reported, and damage was limited to the exterior of the Barton Oaks Apartment building, which is located a few blocks west of the State Capitol. Fire destroys building on Markham Street in Little Rock Officials said that the fire is believed to have started in one of the two burned vehicles. LRFD officials said that the fire is considered suspicious, and an investigation is underway. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Illinois may update missing person database policy with bill in Statehouse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A bill overhauling how police respond to a missing persons case is gaining traction in the State Capitol. The proposal would require law enforcement to accept any missing persons cases without any waiting period. Police would also be required to share fingerprints and any DNA they have on the subject with National Databases. Senator Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort), the bill's Senate sponsor, said if this bill passes, no missing persons case will be closed until they are reported and identified, as cases will no longer be closed due to an exhaustion of leads. He also argues more rules will help bring more missing people home. School bus seat belt bill passes Illinois House, heading to Pritzker 'This bill actually makes sure that number one, that they do utilize fingerprints and DNA, that they do report it in the National Database, and that postmortem they have to go ahead and submit the information within seven days of recovery of the body,' Hastings said. Hastings worked with the Cook County Sheriff's Office on the bill. Their office runs Missing Women's Project, which works to locate women who have been missing for at least three years. According to the Department of Justice's National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, Illinois has 461 open missing persons cases, 429 open unidentified persons cases and 93 open unclaimed persons cases. 'Bring Your Own New Clean Energy': a proposed fix for Illinois' power grid shortcomings draws criticism from manufacturers 'Minorities are disproportionately affected by this. Homeless people are affected by this. All of those people have families,' Hastings said. 'And they should know where their loved one is, especially if they are found.' The bill passed the Senate with unanimous support and now heads to the House of Representatives, where it's sponsored by Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue Island). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
