In the Know: April 18, 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

Minnesota News:
MN’s Kurt Daudt among GOP leaders who took London trip with lobbyists; Ohio speaker resigns, Pioneer Press
Minneapolis state Rep. Thissen appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court, MinnPost

U.S.Representative Erik Paulsen (CD3):
GOP House super PAC reserves $48 million in fall TV ads, The Hill

U.S. Representative Jason Lewis (CD2):
Letter: Renew our focus on renewables and the earth, Red Wing Republican Eagle
Dem Challengers Outraise GOP Incumbents in Key Races, Real Clear Politics

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Corn Belt senators ask EPA to stop issuing refineries waivers to biofuel laws, Star Tribune

U.S. Senator Tina Smith:
Sen. Tina Smith’s staff to discuss Farm Bill in Hutchinson, Hutchinson Leader
Senator Smith visits with vets in Willmar, Montevideo, Willmar Radio

Trump:
Trump rewrites history on rationale for firing Comey, Star Tribune
Mike Pompeo reportedly met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Vox
‘Confused’ UN envoy Nikki Haley hits back at White House, BBC News

Other News:
Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies at age 92, Star Tribune
Top Republican Official Says Trump Won Wisconsin Because of Voter ID Law, Mother Jones
Rhetoric of violence is not helpful when discussing immigration policy, MinnPost
Scientists unveil 10,000 sq ft model of Mississippi delta to help save coastline, The Guardian
Democrats have a legitimate shot to win the Mississippi Senate race, Vox
Zimbabwe sacks thousands of nurses on strike for better pay, The Guardian

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