Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota House passes tax plan that would lower rates for most, increase taxes on some, StarTribune
Minnesota Legislature’s tax conformity puzzle coming together, Pioneer Press
Senate votes to nullify Minnesota wild rice water standard, The Seattle Times
Minnesota News:
Feds shouldn’t interfere with the Metropolitan Council, Star Tribune
Minnesota’s business taxes among worst in nation, new analysis finds, Watchdog
Confidence growing among Minnesota small-business owners, according to USB survey, StarTribune
How Hennepin County is tackling Minnesota’s employment disparities, MinnPost
Minnesotans Could Face Hikes With New Federal Tax Law, WCCO
New project expands solar offerings for Minn. Residents, MPR
U.S.Representative Collin Peterson:
Congressman Collin Peterson Gets Party Backing While Challenger Wants 6 Debates, KVRR.com
U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen:
Investment Boom From Trump’s Tax Cut Has Yet to Appear, New York Times
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Sen. Klobuchar begins rural economy tour in Pipestone, KSFY
A new way of saving firefighters from cancer – research, Echo Press
How a Sprint, T-Mobile merger could work this time. Or not., San Diego Union-Tribune
Trump:
Mueller Has Dozens of Inquiries for Trump in Broad Quest on Russia Ties and Obstruction, New York Times
‘So disgraceful’: Trump lashes out at publication of special counsel questions, Washington Post
Trump Delays Big Decision on EU Tariffs, New York Magazine
Other News:
Whether America Can Afford A Job Guarantee Program Is Not Up For Debate, The Intercept
Rare trifecta of soaring stocks, cheap loans and low inflation coming to an end, Washington Post
The caravan of Central Americans seeking asylum at the border, explained, Vox
Marco Rubio just went way off message on the GOP tax cuts, Washington Post
T-Mobile’s Corporate Hypocrisy, The New Republic
The Visa Loophole That Big Ag Construction Firms Love To Exploit, In These Times
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for meeting location.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics.
- May 1, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- May 2, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Plymouth Public Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- May 4, 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.
- May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
- May 5 — State DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, details TBD
- May 6 — State DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meeting, details TBD
- May 9, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- May 11, 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.
- May 12, 9:30 AM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski and Rep. Laurie Pryor, Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- May 14, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- May 14, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN