In the Know: January 17, 201

Congress
House Democrats’ Anti-Corruption Push Resonates Well Beyond the Beltway, The American Prospect
McCarthy, allies retaliate against Freedom Caucus leader, The Hill

Economy
The New Economic Concentration, The American Prospect
Former Federal Reserve chairs, economists, back carbon tax, The Hill

Environment
Doctor: Climate policy will help ‘keep my patients out of the hospital’, MPR

GOP Government Shutdown
Outpouring of generosity for TSA workers, others without pay, Star Tribune
Why President Trump Is Quietly Caving on Parts of the Shutdown, Time
Shutdown has dropped grenade onto Trump’s 2020 team, Politico
Minnesota breweries feel impact of the shutdown, Star Tribune

Governor Tim Walz
‘We Are All In This Together’: Governor Tim Walz Calls For An End To The Shutdown, WCCO
Minnesota Farm Groups Await Governor’s Infrastructure Plan, WNAX

LA Teacher’s Strike
With Teachers’ Strike, L.A.’s Long-Simmering Charter-School Battle Comes to a Head, New York Magazine

Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan
Flying Native flags in state capitols, Indian Country Today

Marijuana
Emotions run high in Minnesota debate on legalizing marijuana, Star Tribune
Minnesota farmers high on hemp’s potential, MPR

Minnesota Legislature
The Legislature will probably pass a hands-free bill. Whether it’s going to make driving in Minnesota safer is less clear, Minnpost
DFL candidates strive to reach voters in Tuesday primary, Duluth News Tribune
Legalized sports betting may be coming to Minnesota. Just not anytime soon., MinnPost
Why even the most ambitious broadband bill at the Legislature still won’t bring speedy internet to all Minnesotans, MinnPost

Minnesota News
Around the state: MNsure reports record of nearly 124,000 health care sign-ups, Post Bulletin

Mueller Investigation
‘I never said there was no collusion,’ Trump lawyer says, Star Tribune
Cohen says Trump directed him to pay for poll rigging, CNN
GOP wants Mueller transparency — with caveats, Politico

News of the World
MEPs back plans to cut funds for EU states who weaken rule of law, The Guardian
British Public Were ‘Lied’ to on Brexit, Says French President Macron, Time
China’s Muslims fear crackdown in ancient city of Xi’an, The Guardian

Rep. Pete Stauber
Reader’s View: Stauber already voting the party line, Duluth News Tribune
Stauber introduces PolyMet land exchange bill, Duluth News Tribune

U.S. Attorney General Nomination Hearing
How William Barr Could Affect Mueller’s Investigation, Time

Trump
Why One of Trump’s Biggest Legal Threats Is New York’s Attorney General, FiveThirtyEight
Trump administration separated thousands more migrants than previously known, Politico

Upcoming DFL Events

• January 17, 6:00 to 7:30 PM — SD46 Town Hall, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis, MN 55416, hosted by Sen. Ron Latz, Rep. Cheryl Youakim and Rep. Ryan Winkler
• January 18, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• January 19, 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Listening Session, Southshore Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN
• January 21 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 22, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
• January 23, 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD11 Special Election Phone Bank, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN 55439. More information and RSVP here.
• January 25, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• January 26
  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD36 Town Hall with Sen. John Hoffman, Speaker Melissa Hortman and Rep. Zack Stephenson, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445.
• January 28, 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD11 Special Election Phone Bank, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN 55439. More information and RSVP here.
• January 29
  • 6:30 to 7:30 PM — Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Listening Session, Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL, Mad Jack’s Restaurant, Party Room, 8078 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
  • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall, Edina City Hall, 4801 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55424, with Sen. Melisa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson and Rep. Steve Elkins
• January 30
  • 5:00 to 8:00 PM— SD11 Special Election Phone Bank, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN 55439. More information and RSVP here.
  • 6:30 to 7:30 PM — Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Listening Session, Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
• January 31, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Trivia Night, party room, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, 8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Join them for pizza and drinks at our first ever trivia night! $15 per person or $25 per couple. Covers pizza and one drink ticket.
• February 2, 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• February 4, 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD11 Special Election Phone Bank, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN 55439. More information and RSVP here.
• February 5
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MNDFLSD37/events/?ref=page_internal
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, Mississippi Room
• February 6
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• February 8
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
• February 10
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact SD40 DFL for more information
• February 11
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM  — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• February 12
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting,  more information as it becomes available
• February 13
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• February 14 — Valentine’s Day
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Exclesior Blvd
• February 15
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.