At AG debate, Republican Ron Schutz commits to putting stocks in blind trust

Republican attorney general candidate Ron Schutz pledged to place his stock portfolio in a blind trust and divest from companies litigating against Minnesota if elected.
Republican Ron Schutz said if he’s elected Minnesota attorney general, he will give up control of his vast stock portfolio and divest from any companies that are currently in litigation with the state. Schutz made the commitment on Friday during an MPR News debate with Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison, days after the Reformer reported […]
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