Minneapolis Police Reform

Where Minneapolis police reform stands after George Floyd's death in 2020

Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.

Examining Minneapolis' police reform efforts more than 4 years after George Floyd's murder

In the aftermath of the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, the city has made drastic changes, including shifting funding from its police department into other services and ...

Police reform has become a forgotten issue

Fatal shootings by armed UK officers are rare and statistics suggest system for monitoring cases is reasonable

World - Financial Times - October 24

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...

3 dead in pair of shootings at Minneapolis homeless camps that police say may be linked

Two weekend shootings at Minneapolis homeless encampments that killed three people and wounded three others may be connected, police said.

Police in Minneapolis face backlash over response to man who allegedly shot, injured neighbor

Nearly a week after Davis Moturi was shot while trimming a tree outside his Minneapolis home, police have arrested his neighbor, John Sawchak. Moturi, who is recovering, and his wife filed at least ...

Minneapolis man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after lengthy standoff

A Minneapolis SWAT team took John Herbert Sawchak into custody days after Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor. KARE's Michelle Baik reports.

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.

Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?

Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition

World - Financial Times - October 31

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

PBM reform push heats up

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PBM reform push heats up Congress is facing pressure from outside groups to consider legislation to reform ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.

The Senate is broken, but Mike Lee’s reforms can repair it

Senator Mike Lee has proposed reforms to strengthen the Senate, empower individual members, and ensure that the voices of the American people are heard, but some Republicans are resisting these ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Inheritance tax reforms to hit business owners and farmers

Tax relief to be capped on assets worth more than £1mn

World - Financial Times - October 30

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets

UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, died Monday

Entertainment - ABC News - November 5

Minneapolis Fed president says another interest rate cut in December is "certainly possible"

Neel Kashkari, the president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that another interest rate cut after the December Fed meeting is "certainly possible" ...

Secret Service needs reform or another Butler 'will happen again': DHS

"Without reform" to the Secret Service "another Butler can and will happen again," DHS independent review finds

Child welfare system reforms shouldn’t leave incarcerated mothers behind

Only by targeting support before child welfare gets involved can we truly strengthen families and protect children, especially children of incarcerated mothers.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Independent report on Trump shooting says Secret Service needs fundamental reform

An independent panel tasked by President Biden to review the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is calling for the Secret Service to undergo fundamental reform. CBS News ...

Labour’s ‘reform or die’ mantra for the NHS misses the urgent tasks

The real challenge is how to make fast enough progress to offset increasing demands on the health service

Business - Financial Times - October 20

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Pope Francis' Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church has ended with recommendations that fall far short of giving women more equity as hoped

World - ABC News - October 26

Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women

It remains unclear what if any authority or impact the synod's final recommendations will have, given the purpose of the exercise was to provide the pope with specific proposals on reform.

Johnson believes 'massive reform' is coming to health care if Trump wins election

In video obtained by NBC News, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was asked about plans to address health care reform and the Affordable Care Act if former President Trump wins the 2024 election. Johnson ...

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be “massive” changes to health care and Obamacare if Donald Trump and Republicans win the election.

Farmers with assets over £1mn hit by inheritance tax reforms

Industry counters that Budget cap will hammer agricultural businesses that are asset-rich but cash-poor