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
Midterm Elections:
Overnight Cybersecurity: Senators eye path forward on election security, The Hill
In southern Minnesota’s 1st District, Democrats unify ahead of competitive race on Trump turf, while GOP faces primary, MinnPost
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Legislative roundup: MN House votes to dump wild rice water rules, AG Week
Change to sexual harassment legal standard gains backing, MPR
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
Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Minnesota Secretary of State speaks at district council meeting, Lillie News
Trump:
The Trump Administration Is Letting Wells Fargo Get Away With Grand Theft Auto, The Nation
Trump v. Hawaii: the Supreme Court might make Trump’s travel ban permanent, Vox
Trump officials went on a taxpayer-funded shopping spree. Here’s the bill., Think Progress
Senate to postpone confirmation hearing for Jackson to head Veterans Affairs, White House is told, Los Angeles Times
Other News:
Ronny Jackson, Trump’s V.A. Nominee, Faces Claims of Overprescription and Hostile Work Environment, New York Times
8 Years After BP Oil Spill, Sick Cleanup Workers Still Waiting for Day in Court, DeSmog Blog
Senate panel narrowly endorses Mike Pompeo for secretary of state after Trump intervenes with key Republican, Washington Post
Toronto Van Driver Kills at Least 10 People in ‘Pure Carnage’, New York Times
Arizona Special Election: Republicans Are Dominant But Still Nervous, New York Times
Privatization Isn’t Necessarily Done to Save Money, Beat The Press
Low Octane: The Surprising Reason Shale Oil Makes a Poor Fuel for High-Tech Cars and Trucks, DeSmog Blog
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- April 27, 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.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for meeting location.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- May 2, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Plymouth Public Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- May 4, 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.
- May 9, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- May 11, 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.
- May 12, 9:30 AM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski and Rep. Laurie Pryor, Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- May 14, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- May 14 7:00 PM – SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN