In the Know: April 5, 2018

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minnesota joins suit to remove citizenship question from 2020 census, MPR News

Minnesota Legislative Session:
State, Local Chambers Pushing Legislature for Tax Reform, Mesabi Daily News
Move to legalize sports betting afoot at Minnesota Legislature, Star Tribune

Minnesota News:
Minnesota has millions at stake as China targets soybeans, Star Tribune
Officials balance 3M settlement goals: drinking water and environmental upgrades, Pioneer Press
In Minneapolis, more police body camera rules announced, Star Tribune
Bloomington mosque bombing suspects accused of machine gun possession, Pioneer Press

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum:
Pruitt’s EPA should not have paid for busted condo door, congresswoman says, ABC News

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen:
Political representation: Daschle’s example shows why you meet constituents face to face, Star Tribune

U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis:
Letter: Lewis should join in overturning FCC ruling

Other News:
Trump Is Plotting a Diabolical Budget Double-Cross, The Nation
Public Workers Worried That Tennessee’s Billionaire Governor Is Taking Another Run At Them, The Intercept
From the people who just brought you a big increase in the federal budget deficit: a balanced budget amendment, MinnPost
How U.S.-China Trade Spat Could Threaten Manufacturing, New York Times
“We Are Walking for Our Students”: Understanding the Oklahoma Teachers’ Rebellion, In These Times
The most damning thing in Roger Stone’s newly released email about Assange, Think Progress

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

Upcoming Events

  • March 30 through April 6 — Passover
  • 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.
  • April 8, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
  • April 9, 6:00 PM — Meet the Candidates Event with Attorney General Lori Swanson, Norrie Thomas and Kelly Morrison. Back Channel Brewing, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384
  • April 9, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • April 9, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • April 11, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • April 12 — Holocaust Memorial Day
  • April 12, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • April 13, 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.
  • April 14, 11:00 AM — CD3 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Ln, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • April 16, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • April 18, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345