2018 election
This week in campaign coverage: guv tours, ‘wacky positions,’ and CD8 polling, MinnPost
Political campaigns: Let’s not live for the gaffes and the ‘gotchas’, Star Tribune
Pawlenty stiff-arms Johnson in race for governor, MPR
Jeff Johnson: I want Trump’s backing, MPR
Adult Day Care Centers
Federal report says State DHS ‘lacks routine oversight’ over adult care centers, KSTP
Economy
Minnesota adds 10,200 jobs in May. Here’s who is hiring. Pioneer Press
Minnesota adds 10,200 jobs as employers plow through a shortage of workers, Star Tribune
Federal Farm Bill
Former FBI Director James Comey
Watchdog: Comey ‘insubordinate,’ not biased in Clinton probe, Star Tribune
Comey says he disagrees with inspector general report, KSTP
Five takeaways on the IG’s scathing report on the FBI, The Hill
Former Gov. Arne Carlson
Father’s Day: Once a governor, still a worthy role model, Star Tribune
Housing
Greater Minnesota’s eviction problem, MinnPost
Immigration
GOP lawmakers decry family separations as WH defends policy, Star Tribune
Conservative religious leaders are denouncing Trump immigration policies, Star Tribune
Sessions cites Bible to defend separating immigrant families, Star Tribune
Dem senator: ‘Stop pretending’ law banning separation of migrant families is hard to pass, The Hill
Tariffs
Trump set to announce tariffs on $50B worth of Chinese goods, Politico
Taxes
It’s going to be a mess come tax season, MPR
Trump
Registration for Trump’s rally causing confusion, Duluth News Tribune
Dayton says he’s willing to welcome Trump, MPR
Poll finds that most parents and kids agree on Trump, economy, MPR
Trump Foundation
New York State sues Trump Foundation for misusing funds, WCCO
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court strikes down Minnesota law on political clothing, Star Tribune
Upcoming Events
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 14, 6:30 — State DFL Outreach and Inclusion Committee Meeting, State DFL Headquarters, 255 E Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107. Open to all DFL Senate District Outreach Officers and Senate District Officers.
- June 14, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 15 — Eid al-Fitr
- June 15, 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.
- June 17 — Father’s Day
- June 18, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- June 19 — Juneteenth
- June 20, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 146000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 22, 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.
- June 24, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM here— SD33 DFL Summper Picnic with House Candidates Norrie Thomas (HD33A) and Kelly Morrison (HD33B), Freeman Park, 6000 Eureka Rd, Shorewood, MN. More information and RSVP .
- June 29 through August 13 — Primary early voting. More information here.
- June 29, 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.