AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Economic Development: Waconia is moving to reuse or redevelop its 46-year-old former fire station, issuing an RFQ for proposals due Oct. 23, with the city aiming to pick a developer by year-end. Natural Resources & Jobs: Carver County approved a $392,000 grant agreement to restore about 12 acres of Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, including removing low-quality, ash-dominated trees and planting hardwoods while targeting invasives. Workforce Pipeline: Willmar will host a employer-focused workforce community conversation Thursday on the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline’s earn-and-learn model. AI Regulation Push: Minnesota AG William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to regulate AI quickly, warning unchecked development could threaten the financial system and critical infrastructure. Broadband Governance: The FCC’s proposal to override local broadband rules is drawing nationwide pushback from mayors and city leaders who say it would limit tools used to expand service. Clean Energy Finance: Clean Energy Fuels closed a $30.7 million sale of federal tax credits tied to RNG facilities that include projects in Minnesota. Consumer Lending Crackdown: A multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation totals $694 million, including cash and debt relief for consumers and new disclosure and protections requirements. Energy Infrastructure: South Dakota regulators are reviewing proposals for roughly 160 miles of new transmission lines, with one plan extending into Minnesota.
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