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Minnesota lawmaker murder prompts Capitol security talks in Washington state
Washington’s Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader knew Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed in a shooting.
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After MN shootings, Washington lawmakers push for peace: ‘This isn’t normal’
Both House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen knew one of the victims, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
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Minnesota lawmaker murder prompts Capitol security talks in Washington state - KREM.com
Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, worked with Hortman on policies for years. He said he considered her a friend. “Just heartbreaking,” Pedersen said.
Washington legislators condemn political violence following Minnesota shooting
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Washington House and Senate released a joint statement Sunday condemning political violence following the assassination and attempted assassination of two ...
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Washington leaders react to Minnesota political violence | The Olympian
Both House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen knew one of the victims, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
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Washington leaders react to Minnesota political violence | Bellingham Herald
Both House Speaker Laurie Jinkins and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen knew one of the victims, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.