AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Access & Mail Voting: Minnesota’s mail-ballot system still matters: cities under 400 voters and any-size townships can choose mail elections, with about 150,000 Minnesotans in mail-ballot precincts automatically receiving ballots; ballots must be back by 8 p.m. SNAP Legal Fight: Minnesota and 22 other states won a federal court ruling blocking Trump administration SNAP eligibility restrictions for lawful permanent residents, protecting benefits for roughly 440,000 Minnesotans. Midterms & Voting Pace: With 44 days left, early voting is already underway in key states including Minnesota, as more states mail ballots and the Supreme Court blocks new mail-voting limits. Public Safety: Minneapolis police released a vehicle description tied to a July mass shooting outside Reign Event Center that injured nine people. Immigration Enforcement Politics: Attorney General Keith Ellison campaigned in Rochester ahead of midterms, while Minnesota’s “anti-ICE” relief fund was shut down after fraud concerns. Cost of Living: Gas prices remain volatile, with reported premium and diesel lows in parts of the metro and across the state. Community & Culture: Heroes on the Hill in Burnsville drew dozens for a rain-soaked fundraiser for first-responder and veteran mental health.
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