AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Funding Vote: Minnesota voters are being urged to back a constitutional amendment that would modernize the Permanent School Fund and boost annual school payments without raising taxes or draining principal, with supporters saying it could mean “millions and millions” for districts. Tax Crime Case: A Canton man, Ted Lord, was charged with felony counts tied to failing to file income tax returns and pay taxes from 2020-2024, with alleged unpaid income tax exceeding $600,000. Fuel Costs Watch: GasBuddy reported the lowest regular price in Kittson County at $4.09 (week ending Sept. 19), while premium hit a low of $4.59 in Hennepin County; E85’s low was $1.99 in Ramsey County. Diesel Pressure in the North: Northern Minnesota loggers and truckers say record diesel prices are forcing some to park equipment, with lawmakers calling for temporary price relief. Local Government Dispute: Mountain Iron’s council is weighing whether proper steps were followed in removing Steve Giorgi from an economic authority role, with the city attorney preparing options. Health Policy: A proposed shift in HPV vaccine guidance is being discussed nationally, with experts exploring whether one dose could replace two for preteens. Infrastructure Update: MnDOT scheduled a Hwy. 52 closure at the I-90 interchange starting Monday, with detours in place during bridge and pavement work.
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