In the Know: May 29, 2019

Economy
US stocks slide as global trade anxiety lingers, Star Tribune
Are you getting a tax cut? Some Minnesotans will. What about corporate tax rates?, Pioneer Press
The GOP tax law’s lopsided giveaway to corporations, explained in one sentence, Vox
Trump’s tax law had small effect on economy, wages: Study, The Hill

Environment

A major US utility is moving toward 100% clean energy faster than expected, Vox

Tornado crushes parts of Kansas and 39 million are still under a severe weather threat, CNN
Unprecedented stretch of tornadoes and floods hit the US, CNN
Arkansas River communities scramble to hold historic flooding at bay, CBS

GOP
McConnell now says he’d hold SCOTUS hearings in an election year — in a reversal of 2016, Vox
Mitch McConnell’s outrageous hypocrisy on a Supreme Court vacancy, CNN

Minnesota Legislative Session
Incremental change, ‘lackluster’ year: Compromises all around in final Minnesota education budget, MinnPost
Top Senate Republican expects insulin bill to return in 2020 (editors note: *eyeroll*), MPR

Minnesota News
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Minnesota abortion restrictions, Star Tribune
Met Council rates best, worst lakes across the Twin Cities area, Pioneer Press
Hope in the Arsenic Triangle: A forgotten neighborhood fights with Minneapolis for its future, City Pages
Lakeland council member resigns as City Hall turbulence continues, Pioneer Press
Minneapolis landlord accused of trading lower rent for sex, gets rich man’s justice, City Pages
Police payouts vary widely in Minneapolis, other cities facing lawsuits, Star Tribune
Six North Short Resorts change hands in deal worth millions, Star Tribune
Bass fishing booms in Minnesota, Star Tribune
Court of Appeals denies latest challenge to PolyMet project, MinnPost
As planting window closes, Minn. farmers face tough choices, MPR
Minnesota’s departure from coal will mean more natural gas, nuclear, MPR

News of the World
The U.S. and the U.K. seem to be competing to see which country can screw things up worse, Minnpost
Inside the United States’ decades-long economic war with Iran, Pacific Standard

Senator Tina Smith
Smith meeting with educators about mental health care, Marshall Independent

Trump
Federal court unseals Michael Cohen search warrants, further detailing his Russian ties, CNN

U.S. News
10 AM: Mueller to make 1st public statement on Russia probe, MPR
Report: Babies Are More Likely to Die in States That Didn’t Expand Medicaid, Governing
ACLU seeks to overturn Missouri abortion ban by placing question on 2020 ballot, Kansas City Star
A Tumultuous Week for Chattanooga Volkswagen Workers, Workday Minnesota
And Water Is Wet: Study Shows Whites From Former Slave States More Likely to Be Biased Against Blacks, The Root
Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks out with eye towards future of Roe vs. Wade, CNN
Supreme Court leaves transgender bathroom policy intact, CNN

Upcoming DFL Events

  • Today through June 5 — Ramadan
  • May 29 through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN
  • May 31, 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.
  • June 4
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
  • June 5
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172
  • June 7, 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.
  • June 8, 8:30 to 5:45 PM — 4th Biennial DFL Training Summit, Metropolitan State University, 700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN 55106.  More information and register here.
  • June 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
  • June 10
    • 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
  • June 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • June 14, 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.
  • June 16 — Fathers’ Day
  • June 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • June 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD40 marching in the Earle Brown Days Parade
  • July 2
    • 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, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
  • July 3
    • 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnesota MN 55305
  • July 4 — Independence Day
  • July 8
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
  • July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
  • July 17, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.