AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmigration & Public Safety: DHS confirmed ICE deported Tou Lue Vang, a Laos man convicted in 2006 of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, after Minnesota’s clemency panel granted him a pardon—prompting fresh backlash over how the state’s decision was handled. Health Policy: HHS is proposing a COVID-19 vaccine “injury table” under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program, aiming to spell out which side effects qualify for compensation and when they must appear. Local Government & Services: Minnesota Lottery is opening a new regional office in Grand Rapids July 13 and permanently closing its Virginia office, with northern players able to claim larger prizes there. Transportation: MnDOT begins a Highway 19 detour July 13 west of Northfield for resurfacing, expected to run through late August. Environment & Agriculture: An audit found flaws in Minnesota’s farm water program, while Minnesota’s water-quality certification program continues pushing cover crops to reduce nutrient pollution. Community & Sports: The Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) highlighted its statewide hoist capability, and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in the Twin Cities drew thousands of athletes and volunteers, including a Kansas team that returned home with silver.
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