Tag: In the Know

2018 Elections:
Democrats buoyed by big swings in US elections, Financial Times
Arizona special election: Republicans hold on but Democrats upbeat for midterms, The Guardian
Nation’s Nastiest GOP Primary Playing out in Pence’s Indiana, Associated Press

Governor Mark Dayton:
Governor puts Pipestone on Opportunity Zone list, Pipestone Country Star

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Life for gun control measure in MN? House speaker cracks open door for bill, Pioneer Press
A Minnesota House vigil puts focus on gun issue, Star Tribune
Minnesota House leaders unveil major changes to sexual harassment policy, but updates won’t make process any more open to public, MinnPost
Minnesota Tax Bill Heads to House Floor, U.S. News and World Report Continue reading “In the Know: April 26, 2018”

Midterm Elections:
Some experience required? The political pasts of Minnesota’s successful gubernatorial candidates, MinnPost
Our View: Political parties don’t ‘hold’ high courts, Post Bulletin

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Session will end before Fischbach lawsuit is heard, MPR
Rep. Erin Maye Quade starts 24-hour sit-in on Minnesota House floor to protest inaction on gun control, MinnPost
Minnesota tax debate heats up as GOP plans trickle out, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 25, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton tells lawmakers to finish their work on time; won’t call special session, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News:
Tomorrow is Medical Alley Day in Minnesota, Medical Design & Outsourcing
Columbus Day could become ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ in Mankato, The Free Press
Ruling: Minnesota regulators should approve new Line 3 pipeline — if it follows current pipeline’s route, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: April 24, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton, GOP at odds over tax plan as health care for working poor levy is sticking point, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota Elections:
Pawlenty: I’ll Continue My Campaign, With Or Without Party Endorsement, WCCO
Hagedorn, Feehan get party nods, Fairmont Sentinel

Minnesota News:
Minnesota Poll: Strong support for some gun sale limits, but tough landscape at Capitol, Star Tribune
Reader’s View: Wrong to require those on Medicaid to work, Duluth News Tribune
Lawmakers unveil proposal to redefine what sexual harassment means in Minnesota, MinnPost
Rapidly melting snow causing flooding in Sibley County, MPR
Legislature’s crunch time ahead, on taxes, vehicle registrations, elder abuse, more, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 23, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
GOP, Dayton Battle Over Taxes As Legislative Session Nears End, WCCO

Minnesota Elections:
DFL candidates seek traction in race to replace Walz in Congress, MPR
Yes, a good candidate can bridge the divide in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, MinnPost

Minnesota News:
What are state and local officials doing to address the opioid crisis?, Pioneer Press
Prince Died Due to an Accidental Overdose of Counterfeit Vicodin, Vulture Continue reading “In the Know: April 20, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton orders flags at half-staff in memory of Barbara Bush, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Elections:
Tim Pawlenty’s campaign is off to a great, dog-whistle-y start, City Pages
Ex-GOP chair Downey exits Minnesota governor’s race, MPR
Phifer Drops out of Race to Succeed Nolan in Minnesota’s 8th District, Roll Call

Minnesota News:
Minnesota Supreme Court allows counties to pick financial auditors, Duluth News Tribune
Others’ opinion: Maintain Minnesota’s investment in its youngest learners, Austin Daily Herald

Continue reading “In the Know: April 19, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
GOP goes after Dayton tax plan; governor bites back, MPR

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesotans Deserve a Tax Plan that Puts Everyday Families First, Medium
Wait, why are Minnesota lawmakers now talking about a government shutdown?, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: April 18, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
GOP lawmakers fight Mark Dayton effort to restrict some fertilizer use, Pioneer Press
GOP, Dayton Administration Debate Cyber Security Funding, Voice of Alexandria
Minnesota Governor Dayton Urges Action to Curb Opioid Abuse & Save Lives, STL News
Dayton to Announce Appointment to Fill Minnesota Supreme Court Vacancy, KSTP

Minnesota Elections:
DFL confronts scrambled race to defend Nolan seat in northeastern Minnesota, Star Tribune
Pawlenty Laps GOP Field With $1M in 3 Weeks of Fundraising, U.S. News and World Report Continue reading “In the Know: April 17, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Gov. Dayton, Knoblach proposals target special education cross-subsidy, St. Cloud Times
Dayton unveils five-year IT plan in face of daily cyberattacks, Star Tribune

Minnesota Elections:
Craig, Phillips Get DFL Endorsement In US House Races, CBS Minnesota
DFL endorses candidates to run against Paulsen, Lewis in Minnesota, BringMeTheNews
Craig gets rematch against Lewis in 2nd District, Duluth News Tribune
Angie Craig, Dean Phillips get DFL endorsements in U.S. House races, Star Tribune
DFL Endorses Phillips To Challenge Paulsen In 3rd District, CBS Minnesota
Craig Wins DFL Endorsement In 2nd District, CBS Minnesota
Minnesota DFL Makes No Endorsement to Succeed Nolan, Roll Call Continue reading “In the Know: April 16, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
House GOP rolls out updated budget plan: Differences with Dayton could spell chaotic session end, Duluth News Tribune
Dayton proposes new special education money, Duluth News Tribune
Dayton seeks funds to keep suicide hotline going, Waseca County News

Minnesota Legislative Session:
House Republicans’ supplemental spending plan focuses on tax cuts, road and bridge repair, Pioneer Press
Pension bill in limbo as legislative session progresses, Star Tribune
Waite Park millionaire’s food-stamp ‘audit’ draws anger at Legislature, St. Cloud Times
Senate committee rejects bill allowing Enbridge to bypass regulators on pipeline proposal, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 13, 2018”