In the Know: June 3, 2019

Economy
Why You Should Blame The Economics Discipline For Today’s Problems, Evonomics
Economists’ fear of a 2020 recession in the US surge, CNN
US construction spending was flat in April as housing fell, Star Tribune
As baby boomers head for the exits, businesses worry about the workforce, MPR
Trump’s new tariffs seen as latest threat to USMCA, Agri-Pulse
Eight Reasons Why Inequality Ruins the Economy, Evonomics

GOP
Different approaches for Minnesota’s two GOP newcomers in Congress, Star Tribune
Italy is evicting Steve Bannon from the medieval monastery he planned to turn into a far-right training academy, Quartz
Supreme Court prepares for dramatic four-week sprint to end of term, CNN
A ‘Bridge’ to China, and Her Family’s Business, in the Trump Cabinet, NY Times

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz orders flags to half-staff for Virginia Beach victims, Fox 9
Walz keeps veto power tucked away in first year, MPR
Gov. Tim Walz considering executive action to implement an insulin assistance program, KFGO
Gov. Tim Walz Signs 13 Budget Bills Into Law, WCCO

Labor Rights
American Airlines Mechanics Are Threatening the “Bloodiest, Ugliest Battle” in Labor History, In These Times
Unions Did Great Things for the Working Class, Bloomberg

Minnesota DFL News
DFL, GOP state party chairs say Minnesota will be political “battleground”, KSTP
Beltrami DFL to celebrate party’s 75th anniversary, Bemidji Pioneer

Minnesota Legislative Session
Legislative defeats on gun restrictions set stage for 2020, Star Tribune
Field reports: Minnesota legislative session a mixed bag for outdoors, Duluth News Tribune
Counterpoint: If Republicans want to support insulin program, they should talk to us, Star Tribune
Reader’s View: Work by Schultz, Olson will save lives, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota News
A Minnesota politician for four decades, Don Fraser dies at 95, Star Tribune
How much will Minneapolis’ 2040 plan actually help with housing affordability in the city?, MinnPost
Man who threw 5-year-old off MOA balcony to be sentenced Monday, Kare11
Mayor Carter says St.Paul trash-collection system will continue, Pioneer Press

News of the World
Extra-Terrestrial Matter Discovered Preserved In South African Volcanic Rock, The Science TimesTwo Salvadoran migrants, a transgender woman and a man, died in US custody near Mexico border, CNN

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Peterson says new tariffs threaten USMCA trade deal, KFGO

Upcoming DFL Events

• Today through June 5 — Ramadan
• June 4
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
• June 5
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172
• June 6, 6:00 PM — SD37 DFL Marching in the Spring Lake Park Tower Days Parade, corner of Able St NE and 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Contact them if you can march with them.
• June 7, 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.
• June 8, 8:30 to 5:45 PM — 4th Biennial DFL Training Summit, Metropolitan State University, 700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN 55106.  More information and register here.
• June 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
• June 10
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• June 13
  • 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• June 14 — Flag Day
  • 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
  • 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.
• June 16 — Fathers’ Day
• June 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• June 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD40 marching in the Earle Brown Days Parade
• July 2
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
• July 3
  • 6:30 to :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, Minnesota MN 55305
• July 4 — Independence Day
• July 8
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
• July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
• July 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.