In the Know: July 8, 2019

2020 Census
The Census Case Could Provoke a Constitutional Crisis, The Atlantic
Justice Dept. to replace lawyers in Census Citizenship question case, The New York Times
The Citizenship Question Could Tell Us Just How Hackish the Supreme Court Has Become, Mother Jones

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Countering hate regardless of ZIP code, The Star Tribune

Big Business
Bankers sent home as Deutsche starts slashing jobs, BBC
Cargill promised to end deforestation. It’s telling farmers something else., Grist

Economy
Judge sides with workers in Guthrie Theater labor dispute, MPR
Poll: 1 in 4 don’t plan to retire despite realities of aging, MPR

Environment
Honeybees hit by Trump budget cuts, CNN

GOP
Republicans count on Rep. Tom Emmer to reclaim U.S. House majority, The Star Tribune
Justin Amash quits the Republican Party, Mesabi Daily News
Justin Amash on what his GOP colleagues say privately, Grand Rapids Herald Review

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz appointments Peterson to MN Board of Firefighters Training, Education, The Pilot Independent
Governor Walz responded to fuel shortage, KNUJ
Governor Walz promises to improve access to state agencies for Africans, Mshale

Health Care
Their journey for insulin: A group of diabetics and caregivers from Minnesota traveled by bus last weekend to purchase the drug in Canada, Jamestown Sun
Skyrocketing cost of insulin pushes Americans to buy drug in Canada, PBS Newshour
Shaw: Minnesota legislators chose not to save lives, West Central Tribune
Affordable Care Act gears up for momentous test in court, CNN
With grant funding from Native American tribe, UMN to advance diabetes research, Minnesota Daily
Abolish private insurance? It depends., Vox

Immigration
Trump: ‘I want the press to go in and see’ migrant detention centers, CNN
ICE used facial recognition to scan state drivers databases, The New York Times
Acting homeland security secretary defends border conditions, NPR

Minnesota Legislature
DFLers want to know: If you aren’t willing to pay more gas taxes, would you mind a small fee increase for roads?, Pioneer Press
‘Compromise is possible:’ A Q&A with State Sen. Steve Cwodzinski on the legislative session, SW News Media
New Minnesota budget aims to help fund all levels of education, KSFY

Minnesota News
From Duluth’s ‘can of worms’ and beyond, lots of Minnesota road projects are hanging on federal infrastructure funding, MinnPost
More doctors dive into public health advocacy in and out of Minnesota State Capitol, Star Tribune
Farmfest to feature top state, national ag officials, The Free Press
A push to bolster Minnesota’s tech economy takes shape, MinnPost
Mpls. Council proposal tightens social media rules at City Hall, Star Tribune
Minnesota officials step up outreach on new hands-free law, Star Tribune

News of the World
“A nasty, brutal fight”: what a US-Iran war would look like, Vox
Iran says it has passed critical nuclear enrichment level, The New York Times
DR Congo’s Bosco Ntaganda convicted of war crimes by ICC, BBC
Cubans are using social media to air their grievances – and governments are responding, Washington Post
Why isn’t there more outrage over China’s actions in Xinjiang?, MinnPost

Representative Betty McCollum (CD4)
Dem Congresswoman Threatens to Investigate Trump for Using Park Funds to Celebrate 4th of July, Mediaite

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Rep. Peterson’s dire predictions for the ag sector, MinnPost

Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1)
‘Nobody is holding them against their will’: Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s border comments spark backlash, Bring Me the News

Representative Pete Stauber (CD8)
Stauber: Border detention facilities a necessary deterrent against illegal aliens, Duluth News Tribune

Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Smith’s next opponent is still unclear, KARE11

Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
Fear and loathing at the Supreme Court — what is Chief Justice John Roberts up to?, MPR
The President vs. the Chief Justice, Slate

Trump
Lawmakers Look Into the Costs of Trump’s July 4 ‘Display of Pageantry’, Government Executive
Trump shares fictitious quote of Reagan predicting his presidency, The Hill
Trump administration to brief senators on election security, Politico
NY governor signs bill allowing Congress to obtain Trump’s state tax returns, The Hill

Trump Trade Wars
A major American steelmaker has lost 70% of its market value since Trump slapped steep tariffs on the metal last year, Markets Insider
Trump Tariffs Help Sink US Steel: Investigating a Trump “Big Win”, Mish Talk
China says there will be no trade deal unless existing tariffs are stripped, MSNBC

U.S. News
Jeffery Epstein charged with running sex trafficking ring, CNN
Admiral set to become Navy’s top officer retires over inappropriate professional relationship, CNN
How Florida 2000 Created Our Modern Dysfunction, The American Prospect
US World Cup win proves female players deserve equal pay, team says, CNN
After two quakes shake California, residents wonder: Are we getting close to the Big One?, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events

• July 8
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• July 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Mayer Rising, 413 Bluejay Ave, Mayer, MN 55360
• July 14, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Picnic, Brookview Park, 7741 Harold Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55427. Guest Speaker:  Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. Picnic supplied by Senior Caucus Board Members, bu feel free to bring a dish to share and your own beverage. For more information or to RSVP, email rogergehrke@yahoo.com.
• July 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED:  SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
• July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
• July 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Watertown Rails to Trails Parade
• July 21, 12:00 to 3:00 PM – SD49 DFL Picnic, Shelter 1, West Bush Lake Park, 9140 E  Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
• July 25, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
• July 26
  • 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
  • 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55381
  • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — 2019 Minnesota DFL Women’s Leadership Event with Special Guest U.S. Sne. Kirsten Sinema, 1908 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. More information and tickets here.
• July 27
  • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
  • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
• July 28, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chaska River City Days Parade
• 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.
• 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 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN
• August 6
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee meeting, visit their Facebook page for specifics, locations change from month to month.
  • 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
• 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 Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
• August 10, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.