In the Know: March 16, 2018

Age of Trump:
Trump goes silent on national debt while racking up $1 trillion in 14 months, Washington Times
House Democrats say they have proof State Dept. staff was pushed out over disloyalty to Trump, Washington Post

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton’s Budget Expected To Address Federal Tax Bill, CBS
Dayton’s budget will kick-start Legislature’s tax debate, Seattle Times

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Bill aims to help close gender, racial wage gaps, SouthernMinn
MN Senate delays vote on MNLARS bill, MPR News
New bill would nullify protections for wild rice, The Timberjay
House GOP Revives Push to Crack Down on Highway Protests, US News and World Report

Minnesota News:
Regulators OK environmental review for disputed oil pipeline, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
$9.5 million needed for Mille Lacs county water projects, MilleLacs Messenger
Minnesota could get another Real ID extension, Star Tribune

Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Legislative Auditor: MN should create report to help stop ineligible voters, Pioneer Press

Senator Tina Smith:
Sen. Tina Smith Introduces Bill to Help Tribal Communities Address Opioid Epidemic, senate.gov

Other News:
Rep. Louise Slaughter dies, Politico
GOP Sen. Jeff Flake Comes Out And Says It: ‘My Party Might Not Deserve To Lead’, HuffPost

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 17, 9:00 AM — SD48 DFL Convention, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346.  West Commons
  • March 17, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono Public High School, Cafeteria, 795 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Orono, MN
  • March 18 — Chaitra Sukhladi
  • March 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • March 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting and Pre-Convention Committees meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 23, 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 25 — Palm Sunday
  • March 25 — Rama Navami
  • March 26 — Yom HaAliyah
  • March 29 — Mahavir Jayanti
  • March 29 — Maundy Thursday
  • March 30 — Erev Pesach
  • March 30 — Good Friday
  • March 30, 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 31 — Holy Saturday
  • March 31 — First day of Passover