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Demuth, Klobuchar Debate Economic Issues at East Gull Lake Forum
The candidates clashed over taxes, health care and business incentives, with Klobuchar saying her insulin plan could cost up to $180 million.
- DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth debated Minnesota's economic policies on Monday at a Minnesota Chamber forum in East Gull Lake, addressing taxes, permitting delays, and workforce development.
- At Madden on Gull Lake, the candidates sparred over high taxes and slow permitting processes that have driven businesses to other states, with Minnesota among the highest-taxed states for individuals and corporations.
- Klobuchar proposed expanding prescription drug purchasing and creating AI regulations, while Demuth called for "guardrails" on artificial intelligence and said it can "help Minnesota businesses and even detect fraud."
- Demuth labeled current policies an example of the "Walz failed status quo," while Klobuchar emphasized fiscal responsibility and said she would add 10,000 new apprenticeships statewide if elected.
- The two leaders will square off again Wednesday night in a televised debate on Fox9, with voters facing their choice in 15 days as the gubernatorial race enters its final stretch.
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Demuth, Klobuchar debate economic issues at East Gull Lake forum
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum at Madden's on Gull.
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