AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSenate Race: Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan clashed in their only scheduled debate, sparring over taxes, government spending and proposed Medicaid and SNAP cuts. Early voting is underway; Election Day is Nov. 3. Omar Investigation: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s lawyers asked the Justice Department to return property seized in a search of her Washington home, calling the investigation unlawful and politically motivated. DOJ rejected the accusations. Health Coverage: MNsure has added tools to compare 2027 premiums and out-of-pocket costs ahead of open enrollment, which starts Nov. 1. The exchange says eligible families may save an average of $600 a month through tax credits. Public Health: Minnesota’s measles count has reached 42, with recent cases linked to outbreaks in Todd and Fillmore counties; all reported cases were unvaccinated. Economy: Minnesota’s September unemployment rate rose to 4.5%, while recent reports also point to job losses and falling real wages.
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