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

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 affordabili

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: October 19, 2026

Words: 2,498

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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At a September 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.

Omar said: “How is it in the wealthiest country in the world that we have people …

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