Tag: In the Know

Age of Trump:
Trump’s new economic adviser is really bad at economics. Here are the receipts., ThinkProgress
Trump Administration Sanctions Russians for Election Meddling and Cyberattacks, New York Times
Trump Confesses at Missouri Fundraiser: I Make Up Facts, VICE

Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton stresses legacy, work he has left to do in his final State of the State address, Pioneer Press
Governor Dayton’s full support for UMN budget request reinforces U’s importance, UMN
Text of Gov. Dayton’s final State of the State address, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 15, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton announces plan to improve elder care system, MPR News
Gov. Dayton gives his final State of the State address tonight, Minnesota News Network

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Plan to Eliminate State Funding for Minnesota School Resource Officers Reversed, KSTP
Minimum wage bill strikes out in Senate committee, MPR News
House panel advances bill to ban cellphone use while driving, Star Tribune
Rate Minn. schools like restaurants? Parents want simplicity, teachers warn success is complex, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 14, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Quinn Named WC Appeals Court Judge, Work Comp Central
Minnesota Lays Groundwork for Autonomous Vehicles, Trucking Info

Gun Debate:
How old is old enough for an assault-style rifle?, St. Cloud Times

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Proposing gun control bills, GOP lawmakers say they don’t care if they get voted out, Go MN
Bipartisan Minnesota state senators propose universal background checks for gun sales, Star Tribune
GOP proposes work requirement for Minnesotans getting medical assistance, Star Tribune
MN Senate panel advances MNLARS bill, MPR News Continue reading “In the Know: March 13, 2018”

The DNC:
DNC advances changes to presidential nominating process, USA Today

Governor Dayton:
Lawmakers focus on school safety measures, Wahpeton Daily News
School security: Is there such thing as too much?, Pioneer Press
Leave it at 18 or raise it to 21? Minnesota lawmakers push to raise tobacco sale age., Litchfield Independent Review

Rep. Erik Paulsen:
Another analysis puts the Minnesota CD3 race in ‘toss-up’ category, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: March 12, 2018”

Age of Trump:
Congressional Republicans unlikely to act to counter Trump on tariffs, MPR News

Governor Mark Dayton:
State water plan draws questions, The Journal Continue reading “In the Know: March 9, 2018”

2018 Election:
Trump critic Richard Painter explores run for U.S. Senate seat, Star Tribune

Age of Trump:
Trump Prepares to Formalize Tariffs but Floats Exemptions, New York Times
Teenagers Defeat Trump’s Move to Kill Climate Change Lawsuit, Bloomberg
Why Isn’t Wall Street Freaking Out About Trump?, Politico

Governor Dayton:
Gov. Dayton suggests $21M to improve school safety, KDLT News
Gov. Dayton proposes more funding for Minnesota school security, mental health service, StarTribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 8, 2018”

Age of Trump:
Congressional Republicans lobby Trump to back down on tariffs, MPR News
Trump Reaffirms Commitment to Tariffs but Opens Door to Compromise, New York Times

Governor Dayton:
Minnesota projects $328M budget surplus, Daily News

Gun Debate:
States with Stricter Gun Laws Have Fewer Homicides and Suicides, VICE Continue reading “In the Know: March 6, 2018”

Gun Debate:
Our View: Be open to all ideas on gun violence, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota Elections:
Bush earns Republican endorsement to challenge Sauke, Post Bulletin Continue reading “In the Know: March 5, 2018”

Age of Trump:
Trump to Impose Sweeping Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, New York Times
The Real Risks of Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, New York Times
The Trump Admin’s Infrastructure Plan Doubles Down on a System That Doesn’t Work, In These Times
Emails show Interior Dept shrunk federally protected lands allow drilling: report, The Hill

Gov. Dayton:
Dayton, Johnson reintroduce MinnesotaCare buy-in option, Mankato Free Press Continue reading “In the Know: March 2, 2018”

Governor Dayton:
Dayton to announce DMCC Board picks soon, Post Bulletin
Dayton proposes major ‘buy-in’ expansion for MinnesotaCare, Star Tribune
Dayton proposes funds for clean water projects, The Journal

Gun Debate:
Trump says some lawmakers too fearful of NRA to act on guns, The Times Herald
Students organize to march against gun violence in Washington, Minnesota Daily
With Guns in the Spotlight, Candidates for Governor Recalibrate Their Positions, Governing
NRA Attacks New Gun Control Bills Introduced In Minnesota, Patch
Trump Stuns Lawmakers With Calls for Gun Control, New York Times Continue reading “In the Know: March 1, 2018”