In the Know: May 1, 2019

Economy
Trump could deal the oil market a major wildcard this week, says BP CEO Bob Dudley, CNBC
McConnell: Changes to tax law to fund infrastructure a ‘non-starter’, The Hill
Moore’s bid for Federal Reserve looks increasingly shaky, The Hill

GOP
Revealed: Republican lawmaker and ally urged crowd to prepare for civil unrest, The Guardian
Dear Republicans: Stop using my father, Ronald Reagan, to justify your silence on Trump, Washington Post
Alabama bill banning nearly all abortions passes House almost unanimously, The Hill

Health Care
Poor sense of smell may be linked to higher risk of death among older adults, study suggests, MinnPost
Trump seeks ruling in case striking down ‘Obamacare’, Star Tribune
As Meth Use Surges, First Responders Struggle To Help Those In Crisis, NPR
More young people, especially girls, are committing suicide by poisoning, study says, CNN
Syphilis cases in babies alarm Minnesota health authorities, Star Tribune

Minnesota DFL News
House DFL education budget invests in what matters most: Classrooms and students by DFL Chairman Ken Martin, Crookston Times

Minnesota Legislative Session
Minn. Senate GOP moves to nix $15 minimum wage in Twin Cities, Duluth News Tribune
Swedzinski, Torkelson turn backs on rural schools, Marshall Independent
State Senate votes to stiffen penalties for those who aim to damage pipelines, Duluth News Tribune
Budget fight erupts as 2% health care provider tax in Minn. is set to expire, Star Tribune
Woman’s fight for justice ends ‘marital rape’ exception, MPR
Gun control measures set to come up for debate in Minnesota House, Senate GOP says they’re ‘dead’, Duluth News Tribune
Equitable, inspirational or destructive?, MinnPost
Republicans are trying to kill minimum wage hikes in Minneapolis, St. Paul, City Pages
By one vote, Minnesota House moves to ban wolf hunting, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
Noor guilty in Ruszczyk’s killing: Here’s what happens next, MPR
To unify, Minnesotans should embrace their entire history, Star Tribune
Sexually transmitted diseases continuing to increase in Minnesota, Pioneer PressAccessory Dwelling Units were supposed to help ease the Twin Cities’ housing crunch. How’s that working out?, MinnPost
Minnesota state teacher of the year boycotts White House ceremony, citing Trump, Pioneer Press

News of the World
Amid Violence In Venezuela, Maduro Digs In, NPR
Trump Gave the Japanese Prime Minister a Break on Trade, For Now, Time
‘Sister, where did you go?’: the Native American women disappearing from US cities, The Guardian

Representative Angie Craig
In her first months in Congress, MN Rep. Angie Craig seeks success by reaching across the aisle, Pioneer Press
LGBT lawmakers say nation is ready for gay president, The Hill

Representativce Jim Hagedorn
What is Rep. Hagedorn trying to say about supporting women?, Southernminn

Representative Pete Stauber
Keep Stauber’s opinions on op-ed pages, Duluth News Tribune

Trump
Trump admirer Judge Andrew Napolitano seems pretty sure Trump obstructed justice, MinnPost
Barr, Mueller trade barbs as Russia probe rift goes public, Star Tribune
Resisting Trump’s Politicization of the Census, The American Prospect
A Democratic Lawsuit Over Trump’s Business Dealings With Foreign Governments Can Proceed, Time
Text of special counsel’s letter to attorney general, Star Tribune

U.S. News
California farmers increasingly turning to mechanization due to labor shortages, says survey, CNBC
Anti-Semitic attacks spike, killing most Jews in decades, MPR
2 Dead And 4 Injured In Shooting At University of North Carolina, Charlotte Campus, NPR
2 Swarthmore fraternities will disband after documents reveal references to ‘rape attic’ and racist behavior, CNN
Charlottesville Confederate statues are protected, judge rules, NBC News

Upcoming DFL Events

  • May 1
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Room C102, Bloomington, MN 55420.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
  • May 3, 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.
  • May 4, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — State DFL Central Committee Meeeting, Central High School, 622-766 3rd St SW, Crosby, MN 56441
  • May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
  • May 6 through June 5 — Ramadan
  • May 7
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • May 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
  • May 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
  • May 10, 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.
  • May 12 — Mother’s Day
  • May 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • May 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • May 17
    • 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.
    • 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD34 DFL Spring Into 2020 Community Gathering and Fundraiser. Join them for a casual supper for community members to socialize, organize and fundraise so they can work together in the 2020 campaign season. Children welcome. RSV by Wednesday May 15 to chair@sd34dfl.org.
  • May 19, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Convention, Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Hall, 1681 Cope Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55109
  • May 22 — Minnesota Legislative Session Ends
  • May 24
    • 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.
    • 6:00 to 9:00 PM — 8th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Pelos, Minnesota Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Interested in sitting at a CD3 table?  Email Cheryl Poling.
  • May 27 — Memorial Day
  • May 29 through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN