Category: DFL In the Know

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota House passes tax plan that would lower rates for most, increase taxes on some, StarTribune
Minnesota Legislature’s tax conformity puzzle coming together, Pioneer Press
Senate votes to nullify Minnesota wild rice water standard, The Seattle Times

Minnesota News:
Feds shouldn’t interfere with the Metropolitan Council, Star Tribune
Minnesota’s business taxes among worst in nation, new analysis finds, Watchdog
Confidence growing among Minnesota small-business owners, according to USB survey, StarTribune
How Hennepin County is tackling Minnesota’s employment disparities, MinnPost
Minnesotans Could Face Hikes With New Federal Tax Law, WCCO
New project expands solar offerings for Minn. Residents, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: May 1, 2018”

2018 Elections:
Former George W. Bush ethics lawyer ditches GOP, to seek U.S. Senate in Minn. as Democrat, Star Tribune
DFL candidates for governor to attend Willmar forum Sunday, WillmarRadio.com
The 10 toughest Senate elections for Democrats in 2018, Vox

Governor Mark Dayton:
Drugmakers push back against lawmakers’ calls to tax opioids, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Senate votes to nullify Minnesota wild rice water standard, Seattle Times Continue reading “In the Know: April 30, 2018”

2018 Elections:
Howe seeks GOP endorsement for Secretary of State, Red Wing Eagle

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Attorney General Lori Swanson promotes National Prescription Takeback Day in Richfield, Sun Current
How to get rid of those unneeded prescription drugs this weekend, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Senate turns back bills aimed at gun violence, MPR
Auto-parts sales amendment clears House committee, Mankato Free Press
Allegations against Minnesota Rep. Rod Hamilton pose big test for new House sexual harassment policy, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: April 27, 2018”

2018 Elections:
Democrats buoyed by big swings in US elections, Financial Times
Arizona special election: Republicans hold on but Democrats upbeat for midterms, The Guardian
Nation’s Nastiest GOP Primary Playing out in Pence’s Indiana, Associated Press

Governor Mark Dayton:
Governor puts Pipestone on Opportunity Zone list, Pipestone Country Star

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Life for gun control measure in MN? House speaker cracks open door for bill, Pioneer Press
A Minnesota House vigil puts focus on gun issue, Star Tribune
Minnesota House leaders unveil major changes to sexual harassment policy, but updates won’t make process any more open to public, MinnPost
Minnesota Tax Bill Heads to House Floor, U.S. News and World Report Continue reading “In the Know: April 26, 2018”

Midterm Elections:
Some experience required? The political pasts of Minnesota’s successful gubernatorial candidates, MinnPost
Our View: Political parties don’t ‘hold’ high courts, Post Bulletin

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Session will end before Fischbach lawsuit is heard, MPR
Rep. Erin Maye Quade starts 24-hour sit-in on Minnesota House floor to protest inaction on gun control, MinnPost
Minnesota tax debate heats up as GOP plans trickle out, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 25, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton tells lawmakers to finish their work on time; won’t call special session, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News:
Tomorrow is Medical Alley Day in Minnesota, Medical Design & Outsourcing
Columbus Day could become ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ in Mankato, The Free Press
Ruling: Minnesota regulators should approve new Line 3 pipeline — if it follows current pipeline’s route, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: April 24, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton, GOP at odds over tax plan as health care for working poor levy is sticking point, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota Elections:
Pawlenty: I’ll Continue My Campaign, With Or Without Party Endorsement, WCCO
Hagedorn, Feehan get party nods, Fairmont Sentinel

Minnesota News:
Minnesota Poll: Strong support for some gun sale limits, but tough landscape at Capitol, Star Tribune
Reader’s View: Wrong to require those on Medicaid to work, Duluth News Tribune
Lawmakers unveil proposal to redefine what sexual harassment means in Minnesota, MinnPost
Rapidly melting snow causing flooding in Sibley County, MPR
Legislature’s crunch time ahead, on taxes, vehicle registrations, elder abuse, more, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 23, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
GOP, Dayton Battle Over Taxes As Legislative Session Nears End, WCCO

Minnesota Elections:
DFL candidates seek traction in race to replace Walz in Congress, MPR
Yes, a good candidate can bridge the divide in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, MinnPost

Minnesota News:
What are state and local officials doing to address the opioid crisis?, Pioneer Press
Prince Died Due to an Accidental Overdose of Counterfeit Vicodin, Vulture Continue reading “In the Know: April 20, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton orders flags at half-staff in memory of Barbara Bush, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Elections:
Tim Pawlenty’s campaign is off to a great, dog-whistle-y start, City Pages
Ex-GOP chair Downey exits Minnesota governor’s race, MPR
Phifer Drops out of Race to Succeed Nolan in Minnesota’s 8th District, Roll Call

Minnesota News:
Minnesota Supreme Court allows counties to pick financial auditors, Duluth News Tribune
Others’ opinion: Maintain Minnesota’s investment in its youngest learners, Austin Daily Herald

Continue reading “In the Know: April 19, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
GOP goes after Dayton tax plan; governor bites back, MPR

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesotans Deserve a Tax Plan that Puts Everyday Families First, Medium
Wait, why are Minnesota lawmakers now talking about a government shutdown?, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: April 18, 2018”