AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Public Safety: Hennepin County shut down a $2 million small-business grant tied to Operation Metro Surge after more than 200 applications were flagged for possible fraud, with only 82 getting money. Local Government & Elections: Minnesota’s mail voting and early voting push continues as judges face judicial misconduct complaints and lawmakers weigh how to protect voting access. Education Policy: A new federal school choice plan—the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit—has Democratic governors deciding whether to opt in, with union and civil-rights backlash looming. Courts & Rights: A Minnesota SNAP win keeps benefits protected after a court ruling, while federal judges’ coordination in an immigration crackdown case is drawing scrutiny. Community & Culture: St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her’s leadership is under the spotlight after a human resources investigation into alleged harassment and boundary-crossing. Environment: The DNR confirmed zebra mussels in Six Mile Lake and Little Wolf Lake, plus starry stonewort in Six Mile Lake. Infrastructure: A Hwy. 30 detour starts Monday near the Rochester Airport for a culvert replacement.
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