AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGun Policy & Courts: The Justice Department sued Minnesota over the state’s 30-day firearm purchase waiting period, while Protect Minnesota criticized the challenge as unnecessary since background checks and legal eligibility checks already take place. Elections & Voting Access: Minnesota early voting is off to a strong start, with officials distributing nearly 385,000 absentee and mail ballots in the first six days. Health Care Oversight: A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers is pressing Gov. Tim Walz to protect home-nursing coverage for about 250 families after Medica and HealthPartners limited benefits. State Politics & Public Safety: Walz ordered flags at half-staff Sunday for fallen firefighters, continuing the state’s annual memorial observance. Local Governance: Mountain Iron’s city attorney is weighing options after a council vote removed Steve Giorgi from an economic authority role, raising questions about whether proper steps were followed. Community & Culture: St. Louis County introduced Yonkers, the county attorney’s office’s new courthouse facility dog for victims and witnesses. Public Life: Minnesota marked Public Lands Day and the 75th anniversary of the wildlife management area system.
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