Governor Bans State Employees from Insider Trading | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Governor Walz just signed a bold new executive order banning state employees from using nonpublic info for insider trading on prediction markets—sending a clear message that public servants must uphold the highest ethical standards and can’t profit from secrets the public doesn’t have. With a federal judge temporarily blocking a broader ban on these markets, Walz is stepping in to protect integrity and public trust, warning that violations could lead to job loss. This move reinforces existing ethics rules and signals the state’s zero-tolerance stance on exploiting privileged access. Listen in…