AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCourts & Immigration: A federal judge has blocked the Trump Justice Department from using grand jury subpoenas to pressure Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other state officials in an immigration enforcement dispute, calling the subpoenas “blatantly unlawful” and meant to “coerce” and “harass” political opponents. Economy: Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in May as private employers added jobs, with the state gaining about 5,400 non-farm jobs overall. Elections: Absentee voting is now open for Minnesota’s August 11 primary, with options for mail, in-person, and early voting in Olmsted County. Local Government: Pine Island is facing free-speech questions after adopting a tighter public comment policy for open meetings. Policy & Environment: The Twin Metals project’s path has advanced after federal action lifted a long-running mining moratorium tied to the Superior National Forest. Labor: Concessions workers at Target Field staged the first stadium strike in its history, seeking higher pay and health insurance.
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