House committee hears testimony on economic harm to Minnesota businesses from federal enforcement Lawmakers heard testimony that recent federal immigration enforcement (described in testimony as "Operation Metro Surge") chilled consumer foot traffic and reduced staffing at small businesses statewide, while the administration proposed a $10 million forgivable‑loan package to help affected businesses. Witnesses and philanthropic groups described immediate revenue losses, grant programs, and lingering workforce risks.

Federal immigration enforcement is shaking up Minnesota's economy, causing significant revenue losses for small businesses and prompting urgent calls for financial relief.

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Lawmakers hear LB1079 to target repeat construction-site thieves; prosecutors and sheriffs back enhancements LB1079 would lower the threshold for habitual criminal enhancements for repeat thefts to help address high-value losses at construction sites. Law enforcement testified about repeat offenders and economic harm; defense and criminal-justice reform witnesses urged careful drafting to avoid disproportionate penalties or unintended consequences.

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bold new bill aimed at cracking down on repeat construction-site thieves, but is it really the solution we need?

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Halting international mail service – just another concrete example of how this administration's destructive trade war policies hurt ordinary people and global connections, not just abstract economies. #Massroots #FailedPolicy #TradeWar #TariffsHurt #EconomicHarm

Halting international mail service – just another concrete example of how this administration's destructive trade war policies hurt ordinary people and global connections, not just abstract economies. #Massroots #FailedPolicy #TradeWar #TariffsHurt #EconomicHarm

More fallout from chaotic trade wars. This aggressive, go-it-alone policy isolates the US and creates needless economic friction for ordinary people. #Massroots #TradeWarFail #TariffsHurt #EconomicHarm #FailedPolicy #USChina

More fallout from chaotic trade wars. This kind of aggressive, go-it-alone policy isolates the US and creates needless economic friction for ordinary people. #Massroots #TradeWarFail #TariffsHurt #EconomicHarm #FailedPolicy #USChina

The only #EconomicHarm being caused to the world & to ur country right now is by ur #BullyTactics. Is by ur #MobBossBeliefs. Note, European Union isn’t 1 country. Yes, #Canada can make trade deals with whoever they like too. U r not the ruler of trade.