In the Know: November 29, 2018

2018
In search of the political shift in the east metro, MPR

2019 Legislative Session
New members bring new priorities to the Minnesota House, MPR
New Minnesota legislators get a crash course in Capitol and its ways, Star Tribune
Flanagan to business leaders: Walz to push for paid family leave, more affordable child care – and a Minnesota-Care buy in, MinnPost
Lawmaker proposes changes to practice of lawmaking when no one is listening, MPR

Agriculture
Marshall optimistic Farm Bill compromise is near, The Mercury
State farmers averaging $2,145 from farm bailout program, Star Tribune

Climate Change

Congress
Pelosi nominated to reclaim speakership, still faces test, Star Tribune

Flanagan, Peggy
A profile of Peggy Flanagan, Almanac
Women ‘crushing it’ Wednesday: Peggy Flanagan, KARE

GOP
What would it take to create a Minnesota Republican resurgence? MinnPost

Health Care
Obamacare sign-ups lag as Trump slashes funds for enrollment help, MPR
Number of U.S. kids who don’t have health insurance is on the rise, MPR

Immigration
Fact check: Entire Trump tweet on immigrant aid is wrong, MPR

Labor
Fight for $15’s next target: MSP Airport, Workday Minnesota
Rochester’s labor shortage? It’s become more urgent, Rochester Post Bulletin

Upcoming DFL Events

• November 30, 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.
• December 2 through 10 — Chanukah
• December 4
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook pagefor this month’s location.
  • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
• December 5 — SD33 DFL Central Committee meeting, more information as it becomes available
• December 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.
• December 8 — DFL State Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
• December 9
  • 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club meeting, m ore information as it becomes available
• December 10
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• December 11, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, location TBD
• December 12
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420. 6:30 to 7:00 social time.  Meeting convenes at 7:00 PM.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
• December 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
• December 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.
• December 17, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
• December 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Celebration, Nelson Residence, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring an appetizer, dessert or beverage to share (no red wine, please). We’ll be honoring all our DFL candidates, their families and campaign members.
• December 21, 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.
• December 25 — Christmas
• December 28, 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.
• December 31 — New Year’s Eve
• January 1 — New Year’s Day
• January 3
  • First Day of Minnesota Legislative Session
  • First Day of U.S. Congressional Session