Money/Biz

Deep Dive: How the Attorney General’s Office Impacts Affordability, Housing, and Healthcare

10/16/2026

At a recent campaign rally for Attorney General Keith Ellison, Sen. Tina Smith, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Ellison talked about several key issues impacting voters this season. Following are excerpts of the discussion, including Ellison's talking points about the economics of daily living, healthcare, housing, and other details related to how affordability is tied up in government policy and enforcement.

DEEP DIVE: Addressing Long-Time Issues of Fraud (updated 10-14-2026)

10/03/2026

Fraud is historically pervasive around the country. This deep dive starts with a case involving Minnesota immigrants in the 1920s, and ends with modern-day legislation and support so the attorney general's office can increase its staff to levels comparable to other states in being able to convict more people of fraud. The office has convicted 350 people of fraud since 2019, including those involving personal-care agencies, housing services, and autism treatment programs.

Trina Swanson Explains Why She Can Win Pete Stauber’s Congressional Seat

09/22/2026

"I went to a farmer's home in Aiken County recently. This man had voted for Trump and Pete Stauber every single time. We had an hour-and-a half–long conversation. He explained all the things he's dismayed about. I explained who I was and why I was running and what I was going to support. I left with a $3,500 check."

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