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In the Know: March 26, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
For now, Mark Dayton content to be on the sidelines for 2018 election, Pioneer Press
Gov. Mark Dayton aims to limit tax increase on families; critics call it massive tax increase, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislative Session:
State Senators Plan New Way to Address Gun Violence, KSTP

Minnesota News:
Thousands of MN Students Protest Gun Violence, Public News Service
Some DFLers say Washington Democrats are ‘bigfooting’ Minn. congressional races, MPR News
Possible biomass shutdowns loom; $27 million loss for Minnesota loggers, Duluth News Tribune

Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Elections chief gets ‘secret’ security clearance, Post Bulletin

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
USDA accepting applications for energy grants to farmers, Message Media

Senator Tina Smith:
Sen. Tina Smith Pushing Bill To Lower Prescription Drug Prices, CBS

Other News:
Trump expelling 60 Russian officials over poisoning of ex-spy in U.K., AXIOS
The ‘Teen Party’ can change Congress like the Tea Party, The Hill
Another key redistricting case goes in front of high court, Associated Press News
Finally, an anti-gun violence movement that’s inclusive, Think Progress
Government watchdog files 30 ethics complaints against Trump administration, The Hill
Gov. Scott poised to jump into Florida’s race for US Senate, Seattle Times

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 26 — Yom HaAliyah
  • March 29 — Mahavir Jayanti
  • March 29 — Maundy Thursday
  • March 30 through April 6 — Passover
  • 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
  • April 1 — Easter Sunday
  • April 1 — Hazarat Ali’s birthday
  • April 2, 5:30 PM — Rep. Erin Koegel (HD37A) Town Hall, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
  • April 3, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
  • April 3, 7:00 PM — SD 37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
  • April 3, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
  • April 4, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove Library, Main Street Conference Room
  • April 6, 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.
  • April 8, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
  • April 9, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • April 9, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • April 11, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • April 12 — Holocaust Memorial Day
  • April 12, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
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