In the Know: April 6, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Expand MinnesotaCare Gov. Dayton’s proposal would expand choice, save tax dollars, The Timberjay
Cynthia Bauerly: The answer to Mr. Spry’s question: Gov. Dayton’s tax plan provides tax cuts for 2 million Minnesotans, Pioneer Press
Governor asks ICE head not to deport Minnesota professor, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislative Session:
In the Hopper: Catching up on where bills stand at Capitol, Minnesota Lawyer

Minnesota News:
Trump trade moves unsettle GOP in agriculture-dependent states like Minnesota, Pioneer Press

Tim Pawlenty:
The Most Boring Man in Minnesota Is Running for Governor Again, New York Magazine
Tim Pawlenty declares for Minnesota governor’s race, CNN
It’s official: Pawlenty joins race for governor, MinnPost
Pawlenty Says He’s Running for Minnesota Governor, Bloomberg
Pawlenty ends the mystery: He’s running for governor, MPR News
Saying Minnesota has lost its way, Pawlenty launches run for governor, Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota’s Pawlenty seeks return to governor’s mansion, Mankato Free Press
Tim Pawlenty To Run For Governor Again,, WCCO
The Latest: Both parties sound off on Pawlenty’s campaign, The Virginian Pilot
Minnesota’s Pawlenty Seeks Return to Governor’s Mansion, New York Times
Tim Pawlenty Announces Campaign for Governor, KSTP
Tim Pawlenty officially announces run for governor, Fox 9

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen:
LETTER: Listen up, Rep. Erik Paulsen, Hometownsource.com

U.S> Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Klobuchar leads roundtable discussion on child care shortage, Brainerd Dispatch

Other News:
Oklahoma Senate takes up tax hike to halt week-long teachers’ strike, Reuters
Police Fatally Shoot a Brooklyn Man, Saying They Thought He Had a Gun, New York Times
The Teachers’ Strikes Have Exposed the GOP’s Achilles Heel, New York Magazine
Economic Bubbles and the Myth of High Returns, The Real News
Trump finally spoke about Stormy Daniels — and he made things much worse, 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