In the Know: July 29, 2019

2020
The 2020 campaign will be more racially divisive than 2016 was, The Economist
The U.S. government needs to protect against 2020 election meddling, Washington Post
Rep. Martha Roby is second House GOP woman to decide not to seek reelection, Greenwich Time
Calm down: MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell isn’t running for office (yet), City Pages

Business
Trump’s Antitrust Cops Fail to Police Big Business—Again, The American Prospect
Trump is approving an anti-competitive merger that will cost you money, Voxƒ

DFL News
DFL Statement on Anniversary of GOP Senate Health Care Vote, DFL.org

Donald Trump
Better to have a few rats than to be one, Baltimore Sun
Dan Coats Spoke Truth to Trump. Now He’s Out., The Atlantic
Kushner owns lots of Baltimore-area apartments. Some are infested with mice., Washington Post
Trump commemorates 9/11 first responders by making it all about him, Vox
1-800-HIRE-A-CROWD, The Atlantic
No, Trump’s approval rating is not improving, Minnpost
In this Michigan county, voters feel economic gains and Trump fatigue, CNN
Trump keeps up fight with black community by launching feud with Sharpton, CNN

Economy
Republicans Proved Deficits Don’t Matter, The American Prospect
Evicted by Matthew Desmond review – what if the problem of poverty is that it’s profitable to other people?, The Guardian
Fed. posed to cut rates for the first time since financial crisis, New York Times
Trump plan didn’t mention that it put 500,000 free school lunches at risk, Democrats say, NBC

Environment
Tropical Storm Erick is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday, CNN
40,000 liters of oil have spilled into the sea off a remote island in Chile’s pristine Patagonia, CNN

GOP
There are ‘Nazis’ in Congress, says former Republican leader John Boehner, Independent
What I’ve Learned From Collecting Stories of People Whose Loved Ones Were Transformed by Fox News, NY Mag
Mitch McConnell is right. Secure, open elections would elect more Democrats., Washington Post

Governor Tim Walz
A push for more pure power: Walz’s push for clean energy aligns with regional efforts, Bemidji Pioneer

Health
Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate, NPR
Study: the US could have averted about 15,600 deaths if every state expanded Medicaid, Vox
Study reveals common products linked to most traumatic brain injuries in kids, CNN
Pfizer agreed to merge its off patent drugs division with pharmaceutical company Mylan, New York Times

Labor News
Minnesota Building Trades Announce Plans to Fight Wage Theft, Exploitation, Labor Trafficking, Workday Minnesota

Minnesota Legislature
Hands-free driving law in effect Thursday, but does it go far enough?, Pioneer Press
Panel on sex trafficking in Minnesota a step toward new laws, policy, MPR
State Sen. Scott Jensen is not running again — and he has a lot to say about the Legislature: ‘This is a really bizarre place’, Minnpost
State lawmakers agree on insulin program, but funding in question, MPR

Minnesota News
Now, slow drivers could be fined for hogging left lane in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Two tornadoes touch down in Central Minnesota, MinnPost
12,000 Minnesotans could lose food stamps if federal rules tightened, Star Tribune
Mayo to announce new med-accelerator partnership with Boston Scientific, MPR
Minnesota DHS reassigns its under-investigation inspector general, Bring Me The News

News of the World
China accuses Hong Kong protesters of committing ‘evil and criminal acts’, CNN
Iran links British seizure of oil tanker to ailing nuclear deal, New York Times
Under Brazil’s far-right leader, Amazon protections slashed and forests fall, New York Times

Representative Betty McCollum (CD5)
Bill would protect Native American seeds, food, The Cordoba Times
Betty McCollum critical of St. Paul police grant application calling Green Line a crime magnet, Pioneer Press

Senator Tina Smith
Legislation to ensure retired workers don’t lose pensions, International Falls Journal

Secretary of State Steve Simon
New revelations on election hacks raise alarms in state, Star Tribune

Trade Wars
US and China resume trade negotiations with slim hopes for a deal, NY Times

U.S. News
The right to vote: Now it’s automatic for Nevada’s ex-felons, News 3 Las Vegas
A red state is plastering ‘In God We Trust’ on the walls of public schools. It’s mandatory., Washington Post

Upcoming DFL Events:

• July 30,
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate airing on CNN. Live stream on CNN.com and the CNN app for iOS and Android, as well as via the CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Android TV.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — UPDATED: SD37 DFL Central Committee meeting, visit their Facebook page for specifics, locations change from month to month.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Environmental Conversation with Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A), Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B), Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case and Minnetonka Council Member Deb Calvert, Cambria Room, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
• July 31, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate airing on CNN. Live stream on CNN.com and the CNN app for iOS and Android, as well as via the CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Android TV.
• August 1, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340
• August 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN
• August 6, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Public Library.
• August 7
  • 12:00 to 10 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• August 8
  • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• August 9, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
• August 10, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
• August 11
  • 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
  • 10:30 to 11:30 AM — SD40 DFL Marching in the Long Lake Corn Days Parade, Willow Drive N and Watertown Rd, contact them for more information.
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
  • 4:00 to 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Annual Picnic, Parker’s Lake North Picnic Shelter, 15500 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN. Bring your appetite for food and uplifting conversation with neighbors and your Representatives. Free event, family friendly.
• August 12 — Deadline for 2019 DFL Women’s Hall of Fame Women of Distinction and Rising Star Applications, more information here.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting — Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN.
• August 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
• August 16, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
• August 17
  • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
  • 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD48 DFL “United in Diversity” Picnic, Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
  • 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
• August 18
  • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
  • 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
• August 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
• August 21, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• August 22, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.