LOCAL

It is estimated that more than 25,000 Minnesotans of various backgrounds attended the “Hands Off” protest against President Donald Trump. The “Hands Off” protests were happening around the nation.

(Source: The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Olmsted County Board approved new regulations on businesses selling hemp edibles, including age checks. The new regulations occurred as the administration of THC age compliance fell down to the county governments to regulate.

(Source: The Minnesota Star Tribune)

NATIONAL

With tariffs, many people are trying to figure out future purchases before all tariffs are put into place. While others plan to wait and continue with their regular spending habits.

(Source: The New York Times)

The day after the fires in California started 151 employees of the Pasadena Unified School District were let go. After losing his home, Mr. Lopez will lose his job at the end of the school year.

(Source: The New York Times)

INTERNATIONAL

With China being seen as a threat, lobbyist Michael Lucci has made plenty of bills that would undercut Chinese investments. The downside to this, is that to damage someone elses economy, your own will take a hit. In this specific case, billions of dollars will have to be taken out of pension funds and put into our economy.

(Source: The Wall Street Journal)