In the Know: March 1, 2018

Governor Dayton:
Dayton to announce DMCC Board picks soon, Post Bulletin
Dayton proposes major ‘buy-in’ expansion for MinnesotaCare, Star Tribune
Dayton proposes funds for clean water projects, The Journal

Gun Debate:
Trump says some lawmakers too fearful of NRA to act on guns, The Times Herald
Students organize to march against gun violence in Washington, Minnesota Daily
With Guns in the Spotlight, Candidates for Governor Recalibrate Their Positions, Governing
NRA Attacks New Gun Control Bills Introduced In Minnesota, Patch
Trump Stuns Lawmakers With Calls for Gun Control, New York Times

Minnesota Elections:
Stewart Mills, millionaire from Brainerd, won’t seek GOP endorsement for Congress, West Central Tribune

Minnesota Legislative Session:
$329 Million Surplus in 2018 State Budget Forecast, KEYC
GOP Mum on Whether They’ll Pay for MNLARS Fixes, U.S. News and World Report
Republicans tout tax cuts as Minnesota goes from expected deficit to surplus, St. Cloud Times

Representative Erik Paulsen:
LETTER: Constituents shouldn’t be criticized for exercising civic duties, Sun Sailor

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Watch the priceless reactions from Democrats during Trump’s gun-control meeting, Business Insider

Other News:
The West Virginia Teacher Strike Not Over Yet, HuffPost
Republicans Have an Ingenious Plan to Stop Losing Special Elections: Don’t hold them, The Nation
Hope Hicks to Leave Communications Post, New York Times
Putin claims Russia has nuclear arsenal capable of avoiding missile defenses, Washington Post
Public Approval Of Obamacare Hits Record High Ahead Of 2018 Midterms, Talking Points Memo
Can unions and Democrats beat the oligarchs?, MinnPost

Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
  • March 1 — Holika Dahana
  • March 1 — Purim
  • March 2, 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.
  • March 3, 9:00 AM — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School Auditorium, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • March 3, 9:00 AM — SD36 DFL Convention, Jackson Middle School, 6000 109th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
  • March 3, 9:00 AM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
  • March 3, 11:00 AM — SD33 DFL Precinct Chair and Vice Chair Welcome Bruch. If you were elected Caucus night in SD33 as a precinct chair or vice chair, you should have received an invitation. If you didn’t, please contact c.olson@dflsd33.org for details.
  • March 6, 7:00 PM — UPDATE:  no SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting this month
  • March 6, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
  • March 6, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
  • March 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, locations vary, check their website for more information.
  • March 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 9, 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.
  • March 10, 10:00 AM — SD37 DFL Convention, CHANGE OF LOCATION: Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
  • March 11 — SD46 DFL Convention, more information as it is made available to us
  • March 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 12, 7:00 PM  — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • March 13, 6:0 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Co., 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.
  • March 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420