Demuth vs Klobuchar on Affordability | Duluth News

Minnesota’s gubernatorial race heats up as House Speaker Lisa Demuth unveils her “affordability agenda,” promising sweeping tax cuts—including on Social Security, tips, and overtime—and capping car registration fees at $99. To fund it, she plans to slash state mandates like paid family leave and curb fraud, blaming Democratic overspending for ballooning employee costs. Her rival, Senator Amy Klobuchar, pushes back with a plan centered on housing, healthcare, and childcare access, while also criticizing Demuth’s past support for Trump tariffs—something Demuth defends as potentially beneficial for Minnesota’s economy if trade talks resume. The debate underscores a stark divide: one candidate prioritizes tax relief and government streamlining, the other focuses on targeted social investments and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc256e848f321097