AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Center Debate: Google has dropped its request for $80 million in tax breaks for a proposed Hermantown data center. The city estimates the project could generate $240 million in property taxes over 20 years, but its support for local schools remains unclear—and opponents say the change doesn’t address their concerns. Economic Development: Minnesota DEED awarded more than $2 million for seven redevelopment projects, expected to create or retain 151 jobs and attract over $92 million in private investment. Governor’s Race: Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth clashed over costs, fraud, regulation and business growth at a Minnesota Chamber of Commerce forum. Both said they oppose tax increases. Omar Investigation: The federal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar continues after agents searched her Washington home. Her attorneys are seeking the return of seized items, while former President Barack Obama called the investigation an appalling use of government power. Minneapolis Policy: The City Council failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a measure requiring human monitors in robotaxis, but the proposal’s author says the fight isn’t over.
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