Emerita Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman are pictured above. (Fox 9)
According to Alpha News, Hoffman voted against the proposal but Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign it into law as part of the budget agreement. Four state senators also voted for the repeal.
Although it’s believed to be politically motivated, the specific motive is unclear as of Saturday afternoon. Minnesota State Patrol posted a photo to X on Saturday showing "No Kings" signs in the suspect’s vehicle. "No Kings" is the name of the nationwide series of protests happening on Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration.
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"Given the targeted shootings of state lawmakers overnight, we are asking the public to not attend today’s planned demonstrations across Minnesota out of an abundance of caution," MSP wrote.
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An Arizona bill wants to keep track of how much taxpayers pay for illegal immigrant health care. (John Moore/Getty Images/iStock)
"Our state lost a great leader," Gov. Tim Walz said at a news conference following the shootings.
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"Speaker Hortman was someone who served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor and a sense of service. She was a formidable public servant, a fixture, and a giant in Minnesota. She woke up every day determined to make this state a better place. She is irreplaceable and will be missed by so many Minnesotans," the Democrat and former 2024 vice presidential nominee continued.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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