Tag: In the Know

Minnesota Politics:
Special elections may test anti-Trump winds, affect Senate control, StarTribune
What’s at stake in Minnesota’s special elections Monday, Minnpost
Cash pours in for two Minnesota special elections, StarTribune
Officials Meet with Electrolux Staff, KNSI
The 2018 legislative session: What lies ahead, Post Bulletin
Minnesota has the most ‘toss-up’ House races of any state, MinnPost

The Age of Trump:
Trump plan will drop GOP’s traditional goal of balancing budget within 10 years, Washington Post
Trump shifts meaning of ‘Drain the Swamp’ from ethics to anything he objects to, LA Times
White House releases 55-page, $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, The Hill
Trump wants to privatize the International Space Station, Vox Continue reading “In the Know: February 12, 2018”

Government Shutdown:
Minnesota congressional delegation divides on spending bill. Star Tribune
Government shutdown ends with Trump signature on spending bill, USA Today
With big spending bill, Congress signals era of austerity in Washington is over, MinnPost

Governor Dayton:
Dayton Eyes March 14 For State Of The State Address, CBS Minnesota

Senator Tina Smith:
Sen. Tina Smith is Optimistic About Recent Budget Deal, ABC 6 News Continue reading “In the Know: February 9, 2018”

Attorney General Swanson:
State finds no clear health impact from 3M chemicals in east metro suburb, Star Tribune

Governor Dayton:
Martin: Dayton’s public works proposal is a smart investment in out future, Inforum
Community clinics’ funding threatened, Dayton Warns, St. Peter Herald
How Gov. Mark Dayton wants to spend $1.5 billion on construction projects, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Elections:
Karla Bigham is Editorial Board’s pick in Minnesota Senate special election, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: February 8, 2018”

Caucus Night Reviews:
Star Tribune
Pioneer Press
MPR

Governor Mark Dayton:
Statewide pay-what-you-can clinics’ funding threatened, Mark Dayton warns, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Politics:
Pawlenty, mulling return to Minnesota politics, leaves D.C. lobbying job, Star Tribune
Fight over Minnesota Lieutenant Governor has its day in court, MinnPost
Republicans mull resolutions that critics call anti-Muslim, Star Tribune
Michele Bachmann: No sign from God so no run for Senate, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: February 7, 2018”

Governor Mark Dayton:
Governor Dayton releases letter on community health center funding crisis, Office of Governor Mark Dayton

Representative Betty McCollum:
Rep. Betty McCollum joins call for Trump impeachment

Minnesota 
MnDOT study considers tolls as a possible fix for roads, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: February 5, 2018”

Minnesota Elections:
Pro-business Minnesota Jobs Coalition dumped $140,000 into Minneapolis campaign before city election, Minnpost
Pawlenty considering another run for governor, MinnPost
GOP fundraising lags Democrats in Minnesota governor’s race, Pioneer Press

Minnesota Government:
Fixing Minnesota elder abuse failures is new commissioner’s first job, Duluth News Tribune
Dakota County ramps up efforts to house its homeless population, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: February 2, 2018”

Governor Dayton:
Dayton gears up to select justice for high court, Minnesota Lawyer

Minnesota Politics:
Caucus time: The political season starts, Pine Journal
Our View: Caucus Tuesday, help ensure quality candidates, Duluth News Tribune
Have Your Say: League of Women Voters Promote Caucuses, ABC 6 News
Lt. Governor Files Response To Dual Role Legal Challenge, CBS Minnesota Continue reading “In the Know: February 1, 2018”

Governor Dayton:
Gov. Mark Dayton appoints Jan Malcolm as new commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, MPR

Minnesota Politics:
State to present ideas for fixing registration system and costs Wednesday, Star Tribune
Lt. Governor Files Response To Dual Role Legal Challenge, WCCO Continue reading “In the Know: January 31, 2018”

2018 Elections:
Attorney General Lori Swanson running for re-election, not governor, Star Tribune

Age of Trump:
EU says it will ‘react swiftly and appropriately’ after Donald Trump trade war threat, Independent
‘Hell-bent on advancing toxic mining’? Trump administration cancels Boundary Waters study, City Pages Continue reading “In the Know: January 29, 2018”

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Lori Swanson’s office on sex trafficking in Minnesota: Attorney general is a leader in this fight, StarTribune

Minnesota Politics:
Minnesota Senate power struggle raises stakes in special election, MPR
Report: MN needs new office for state gov’t sex misconduct claims, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: January 26, 2018”