AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPaid Leave: Minnesota’s paid leave program is getting a real-world test, with state data showing many applicants earn under $78,000 and that the benefit can mean meaningful wage replacement for workers and cost predictability for small businesses. Food Safety: Chipotle pulled jalapeños from some restaurants after Minnesota health officials tied a salmonella outbreak to the ingredient; the Minnesota Department of Health reported 110 cases, and the company says it removed a specific lot and replaced it with peppers from other growers. Antitrust & Drugs: Michigan AG Letitia Nessel announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and competition limits, with reforms and a potential 2027 trial looming. Tariffs: A coalition of 25 states, including Minnesota, sued the Trump administration over new tariffs, arguing the duties were imposed illegally. Cyber & Utilities: Minnesota’s water-sector cyberattacks remain in focus as investigators trace tactics across multiple states, raising new questions for utilities and regulators. Local Business & Growth: St. Louis is pushing hard for data centers as the AI economy expands, while Minnesota’s own education and workforce systems grapple with how to train for AI-era jobs.
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