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In the Know: March 8, 2018

2018 Election:
Trump critic Richard Painter explores run for U.S. Senate seat, Star Tribune

Age of Trump:
Trump Prepares to Formalize Tariffs but Floats Exemptions, New York Times
Teenagers Defeat Trump’s Move to Kill Climate Change Lawsuit, Bloomberg
Why Isn’t Wall Street Freaking Out About Trump?, Politico

Governor Dayton:
Gov. Dayton suggests $21M to improve school safety, KDLT News
Gov. Dayton proposes more funding for Minnesota school security, mental health service, StarTribune

Gun Debate:
Students Against Gun Violence Rally at MN Capitol, ABC 6
Background check states have lower gun death rates, AXIOS

Minnesota Legislative Session:
More Disagreement on MNLARS Fix, KDUZ/KARP
Sen. Latz, Rep. Thissen present net neutrality bill, Sun Sailor

Representative Jason Lewis:
Letter: Lewis should seek opinions on gun control, Hometown Source

Senator Klobuchar:
U.S. senators ask vote machine vendors about Russian access to source code, Reuters
GOP senators rally around bipartisan STOP School Violence Act proposal, The Ripon Advance
On First Federal Primary Election of 2018, Klobuchar Urges Congress to Act on Legislation to Protect Elections from Foreign Interference, Amy Klobuchar

Other News:
Eleven nations – but not U.S. – to sign Trans-Pacific trade deal, Reuters
Mueller gathers evidence that 2017 Seychelles meeting was effort to establish back channel to Kremlin, Washington Post
Following UMN’s lead, more schools adopt affirmative consent policies, Minnesota Daily

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 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, 8:00 AM — SD49 DFL Convention, Auditorium, Valley View Middle School, 6750 Valley View Rd, Edina, MN 55439
  • March 10, 9:00 AM — SD44 DFL Convention, Cafeteria, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 10, 9:30 AM — SD47 DFL Convention, Waconia Middle School, 1400 Community Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
  • 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 — Daylight Savings Time starts
  • March 11, 12:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. More information and RSVP here.
  • 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
  • March 16, 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 17, 10:00 AM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono Public High School, Cafeteria, 795 N Old Crystal Bay Rd, Orono, MN
  • 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 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 31 — Holy Saturday
  • March 31 — First day of Passover
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