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In the Know: March 20, 2018

Gun Debate:
At Minnesota Capitol, support for guns is deeply ingrained, Star Tribune
Daily Digest: Gun control push hits a wall, MPR

Minnesota Elections:
Pawlenty files campaign committee for Minnesota governor run, Washington Post

Minnesota Legislative Session:
House and Senate pass competing versions of bills to fix MNLARS, MPR
DFL Minority Leader discusses KLGR-area transportation priorities, KLGR
What to watch this week at the capitol, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: March 20, 2018”

In the Know: March 19, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
The Latest: Dayton’s budget cues up tax fight with GOP, Star Tribune

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minn. AG Swanson chooses her fights against Trump, Kare11

Gun Debate:
Pa. students serve detention for school walkout by wearing Parkland victims’ names, locking arms, The Hill
High school students take polite gun-control pitches to the Capitol — and get hard truths, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News:
Resettlement of Somalis in Minnesota plummets in wake of Trump policies, MinnPost

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Facebook critics — including within US Congress — want regulation, investigation after data misuse allegations, CNBC
Klobuchar, Minnesota families speak out for $1B federal bill to help curb opioid epidemic, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Get ready for a battle over Minnesota taxes, Star Tribune

Other News:
Shutdown looming, Congress and White House seek budget deal, Star Tribune
All of a Sudden, Voting Rights Are Expanding Across the Country, Mother Jones
The Case for a Carbon Tax on Beef, New York Times
Landmark Supreme Court case could make gerrymandering worse, Think Progress
The Two-Party System Is Facing Its Biggest Challenge In 70 Years, In These Times
U.K. and EU Agree to Brexit Transition as Irish Puzzle Persists, Bloomberg

Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.

Upcoming Events

Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
March 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
March 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting and Pre-Convention Committees meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
March 23, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
March 25 — Palm Sunday
March 25 — Rama Navami
March 26 — Yom HaAliyah
March 29 — Mahavir Jayanti
March 29 — Maundy Thursday
March 30 — Erev Pesach
March 30 — Good Friday
March 30, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
March 31 — Holy Saturday
March 31 — First day of Passover
April 2, 5:30 PM — Rep. Erin Koegel (HD37A) Town Hall, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
April 3, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
April 3, 7:00 PM — SD 37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
April 3, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
April 4, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove Library, Main Street Conference Room
April 6, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.