In the Know: March 11, 2019

Congress
How They Voted, Mankato Free Press
House Democrats try to recover from week dominated by public splits, MPR
House passes extensive election and campaign finance overhaul bill, MPR
Reader’s View: Stauber owes explanations for votes, Duluth News Tribune
DCCC wastes no time launching positive ads on HR 1 passage, Roll Call
Why Did a Bunch of Republicans Vote Against a Bill Condemning Bigotry?, Rolling Stone

Governor Tim Walz
Walz: Collapsing dairy barns threaten Minnesota economy, Star Tribune
Ag, DNR leaders highlight Walz priorities in Nicollet, MPR
New ag, DNR leaders outline new administration’s priorities in Nicollet, Mankato Free Press
Dairy farm damage gets high-level attention, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Gov. Walz, Sen Tina Smith Survey Southeastern Minnesota Blizzard Damage, KEYC
Gov. Walz Visits Myers-Wilkins Elementary, WDIO
Gov. Walz, Sen. Smith visit snow damaged farm near Altura, KTTC

Minnesota
Founded in 1973, The DFL Feminist Caucus gave women a stronger voice in the party, MinnPost
Group files complaint against 3M for political donation, MinnPost
‘Minnesota is my home’: Liberians face deportation deadline, MPR
People of Hmong descent a growing force in Minnesota politics, MPR
Suspicion, police at the door: Parents defend child medical marijuana as life-changing, Pioneer Press
Rail to Twin Cities intrigues Amtrak, Duluth News Tribune
Patients can’t afford it. Can Minnesota fix the medical marijuana market?, Pioneer Press
St. Paul DFL party endorses 3 city council incumbents, Star Tribune
Facing eviction, residents hope to buy buildings from notorious Minneapolis landlord, CityPages
Yes, the race for St. Paul City Council has already started, MinnPost
For Minnesota’s low-income college students, chances of graduating depend a lot on which school they choose, MinnPost
Supreme Court rules against Minneapolis landlord with decadeslong history of substandard conditions, Star Tribune
Critics say shortfall in EPA standards can stymie cases against 3M, others, Star Tribune
‘Lack of trust’ in investigating Minnesota police shootings under scrutiny, Star Tribune
Minnesota employers target high medication prices with ‘playbook’, Star Tribune
MN public safety officials warn of counterfeit opioids with high fentanyl content, MPR
Meth seizures surge in Minnesota as treatment, research languish, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislature

Broadband ‘moonshot’ has rural Minnesotans hopeful, Rural internet service is on officials’ radar, but much work remains., Star Tribune
Hennepin County sheriff endorses bill for driver’s licenses for immigrants here illegally, Star Tribune
Why I’m for Minnesota-backed paid family leave (and every business that wants to be around in 15 years should be, too), MinnPost
In debate over legal marijuana, Minnesota lawmakers consider forgiveness, MPR
A green wave of pot, As Colorado’s industry matures, it could serve as a model for legalization – or a cautionary tale – for Minnesota and other states that follow, Star Tribune
Police as Nazis, Klan? Taxpayer-funded painting ignites debate, FOX9
Patients can’t afford it. Can Minnesota fix the medical marijuana market?, Pioneer Press
Rosario: Should Minnesota legalize pot? And what are the consequences?, Pioneer Press
Minnesota deer farmers fear they’ll be cast as ‘villain’ in talks about beating fatal disease, Pioneer Press
What should be front of mind for Minnesota lawmakers considering legalizing marijuana, MinnPost
55 House members actually vote against equal rights for all Minnesotans, CityPages
Northland’s largest breweries hoping bill would allow for growler sales, even if annual barrel limit is surpassed, Duluth News Tribune
DFL State Rep. Wolgamott Talks Higher Ed And Transportation, WJON
Minnesota Capitol Notebook: More money for MNLARS and lawmakers debating gender equality, Brainerd Dispatch
Why legalizing sports betting (still) faces such long odds at the Legislature this year, MinnPost
‘Why not you?’: Minnesota leaders celebrate International Women’s Day, FOX9
Hundreds rally to support ERA, call on Minnesota Senate to ‘get it done’, Duluth News Tribune
Chronic pain patients worry about bearing costs of opioid bills, Star Tribune
The state of marijuana in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Republican committee to hear marijuana legalization bill Monday in Minnesota Senate, Star Tribune
Locals Call For Expansion Of Highway 14 Between Nicollet and New Ulm, KEYC
‘Highway to Hell’: Area urges lawmakers to fix Highway 14, Mankato Free Press

Representative Angie Craig
Craig propose bill to reduce health care premiums, Jordan Independent
Congresswoman Craig To Hold Third Town Hall Meeting in Shakopee, Belle Plaine Herald

Representative Collin Peterson
Rep. Peterson & Sen. Klobuchar Hope To Improve Child Care in Rural Areas With Bill, KVRR
Peterson introduces bipartisan legislation to address shortage of affordable, quality child care, Voice of Alexandria

Representative Dean Phillips
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips: Campaign reform bill needs your support, Star Tribune

Representative Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar to speak at Woodland Hills banquet ’empowering Valley Muslims’, Los Angeles Daily News
The Democratic Party Needs Ilhan Omar, Intelligencer
Rep. Ilhan Omar focus of anti-immigrant conspiracy theories shared and liked on social media by 2 Homeland Security investigators, ABC News
A New Documentary ‘Time for Ilhan’ Follows Ilhan Omar’s Historic Run for Congress, Elle

U.S.
Dems pick Milwaukee for 2020 convention over Miami, Houston, Star Tribune
75 Percent of Republicans Say White Americans Are Discriminated Against, Rolling Stone
Schultz recruiting GOP insiders ahead of possible 2020 bid, The Hill
Migrants aren’t getting free LASIK and braces. Here’s a look at what didn’t happen this week, The Journal Times
High-Tax States Make It Hard for the Rich to Leave, Wealthy Americans contemplating a move to a low-tax state might want to reflect on these five tales of woe., Bloomberg
How much difference will Eli Lilly’s half-price insulin make?, MPR
U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson plans to resign, MPR
New Mexico moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana, MPR
Study links permissive state gun laws to higher rates of mass shootings, MinnPost
Three more US states pledge shift to decarbonised grid, Renew Economy
Cutbacks in local news leave some communities in the dark, MPR
Unvaccinated Oregon boy almost dies from tetanus — in state’s first case in 3 decades, MinnPost
NY lawmakers: Let minors get vaccinated even if parents balk, AP
US disaster agency rejects $306M for California dam repair, AP
New Mexico governor enacts expanded gun background checks, AP
Posts by Utah lawmaker in conversion therapy debate draw ire, AP
CDC: Unvaccinated boy who nearly died of tetanus recovered after almost $1M in care, Star Tribune
Communities lose when newspapers die or slide into decline, ABC News
Loss of local news hinders ability to watchdog government, MPR
Decline in readers, ads leads hundreds of newspapers to fold, AP
Labor Department issues proposed regulations on overtime, MSN

Upcoming DFL Events

• March 11
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, EOC (Lower Level), Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Registration opens at 6:30 PM.  Meeting gaveled to order at 7:00 PM
• March 13
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• March 14
  • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall with Sen. Melissa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson, Rep. Steve Elkins, 4801 West 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• March 15, 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.
• March 16, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Main Commons, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
• March 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD44 DFL 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Company, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Enjoy the delicious entries and all the fixings.  Wonderful silent auction items.  All are welcome.  $10 suggested donation and PCR receipts provided.  More information and tickets here.
• March 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
• March 22, 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.
• March 26
  • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Davanni’s Meeting Room, 8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
• March 27, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Lunds & Byerlys Meeting Room, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• March 29, 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.
• April 1 — April Fools’ Day
• April 2
  • 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, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
• April 3, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• April 5, 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.