Tag: News

In the Know: May 21, 2019

Economy
The Secret Vote That Could Wipe Away Consumer Rights, The American Prospect
What ‘Econ 101’ arguments misunderstand about taxes, Minnpost
Economist says Trump cares more about Wall Street than workers, The Hill

Environment
21 Tornadoes ripped through 4 states, now millions are under flooding threats, CNN
Earth’s oceans could rise over 6 feet by 2100 as polar ice melts, swamping costal cities such as NYC, USA Today

GOP
Fox News host Pete Hegseth has privately encouraged Trump to pardon servicemen accused of war crimes, CNN
GOP presses Trump to make a deal on spending, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: May 21, 2019”

In the Know: May 20, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota seeks to add Purdue Pharma owners to opioid suit, Albert Lea Tribune
MN AG Keith Ellison seeks to add Purdue Pharma owners to lawsuit against opioid maker, Pioneer Press
Debts should not deny diplomas, Star Tribune

Economy
Ford chief took home nearly $18 million in ‘challenging’ year, CNN
Billionaire Pays Off Entire Graduating Class’ Debt, Time
The Man Who Put Public-Employee Unions on the Map, The American Prospect
Deutsche Bank Flagged Trump and Kushner for Potential Money Laundering: Report, New York Magazine

Environment
New York aims to fight climate change by creating green union jobs, The Guardian
Trump’s interior secretary: I haven’t ‘lost sleep’ over record CO2 levels, The Guardian Continue reading “In the Know: May 20, 2019”

In the Know: May 17, 2019

Environment
EPA watchdog: Agency should recoup $124,000 in ‘excessive’ Pruitt travel costs, Politico
Industry group tied to EPA air chief dissolves, Politico

GOP
Watchdog: Housing department broke the law with $40,000 furniture purchase for Ben Carson, CNN
GOP threat to LGBTQ bill triggers Dem mobilization, Politico
Roy Moore considers another Senate run in Alabama, Axios
Seth Meyers Exposes Alabama Republicans’ Anti-Abortion Hypocrisy: You ‘Gave the Game Away’, Daily Beast

Governor Tim Walz
Walz: Minnesota budget talks reach ‘really important time’, KSTP Continue reading “In the Know: May 17, 2019”

In the Know: May 15, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Joins Massive Lawsuit Over Generic Drugs, WCCO
Rochester Woman on Alleged Drug Price Fixing: “These Companies will have People’s Deaths on their Hands”, ABC 6 News

Economy
Bad economic news: US retail sales fell in April, CNN
Economists flee Agriculture Dept. after feeling punished under Trump, Politico

GOP
Republicans look to reclaim dozens of House seats in 2020 after midterm ‘blue wave’ wipeout, Driscoll Register Continue reading “In the Know: May 15, 2019”

In the Know: May 14, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota joins lawsuit against generic medication manufacturers, KSTP

Economy
On the economy, Obama owns Trump, Minnpost
U.S. targets $300B of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes, MPR

GOP
Less Than 40 Percent of Republicans Would Vote For a Muslim to Be President: Poll, Newsweek
After bragging up Trump’s prosperity, MyPillow’s Mike Lindell lays off 150 in Shakopee, City Pages Continue reading “In the Know: May 14, 2019”

In the Know: May 13, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Complaints to Minnesota AG spike after 5 INVESTIGATES insurance denials for mental illnesses, KSTP

Auditor Julie Blaha
Bar Buzz: Blaha won’t be punished for Otto suit, Minnesota Lawyer

Economy
Trade row deepens as China ups tariffs on $60B in U.S. goods, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: May 13, 2019”

In the Know: May 10, 2019

Economy
New round of tariffs take a bigger bite of consumers’ budget, MPR
The US just raised tariffs on Chinese goods. China says it will hit back, CNN
Trump claims China tariffs help, not hurt US, talks still on, Star Tribune
Trump administration considering changes that would redefine the poverty line, MPR

Climate Change
Jared Diamond: There’s a 49 Percent Chance the World As We Know It Will End by 2050, NY Magazine

GOP
Of course Erik Paulsen is now lobbying for Big Pharma’s ultimate scam, City Pages Continue reading “In the Know: May 10, 2019”

Senate DFL Week in Review: May 10, 2019

WEEK EIGHTEEN: May 10, 2019

A rocky road to the finish line

With just ten days left of the 2019 legislative session, the lack of agreement between leaders could imperil the goal of finishing on time. Joint budget negotiations hit a roadblock this week when leaders of the House and Senate and Governor Walz failed to reach an agreement on budget targets by their self-imposed deadline of May 6. Governor Walz made a substantial offer to close the gap in overall spending, but Senate Republicans made no meaningful offer, stalling negotiations.

Although global targets have not been reached, conference committees have been working to review the differences between the House and Senate budgets; however, without budget targets, it will be difficult to negotiate the deep differences in earnest because budget targets set the funding parameters for the bills. Time is running short: leaders in the House and Senate agreed to a self-imposed deadline to post conference committee reports by Monday, May 13. Adjournment is constitutionally set for midnight May 20. Continue reading “Senate DFL Week in Review: May 10, 2019”

In the Know: May 9, 2019

Health Care
Doctors detail how high-pressure drug marketing led to the opioid epidemic, MinnPost

Minnesota Legislative Session
Cargill, Target ask lawmakers to address climate change in final Capitol negotiations, MPR
Will they take the bait? Spending talks in limbo but deal could come at fishing opener, Duluth News Tribune
Lawmakers look for ways to reduce prescription drug prices, MPR
Minnesota’s community solar program has been wildly popular. Why some want to limit it, MinnPost
2% Medical Provider Tax A Major Sticking Point In Budget Discussions, WCCO
Our View: Start by agreeing Minnesota needs more road work, Duluth News Tribune
Why a Minnesota environmental group is pushing new legislation based on a bill written by the mining industry in Montana, MinnPost
Why can’t Minnesota’s legislative leaders compromise? Because their disagreement isn’t (only) about money. It’s about a philosophy of governing, MinnPost
Rep. Matt Grossell faces additional charge for allegedly pushing security guard during weekend confrontation, Star Tribune
Lawmakers budget differences are about more than just numbers — these charts show why, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
Minnesota retail closures have ramped up in recent years. That hits particularly hard in Greater Minnesota, MinnPost
In St. Cloud, a new approach to dealing with mental health crises — in jail and out, MPR
Minneapolis leaders agree to mediation in police shooting, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Noor verdict sparks disappointment, outrage within local Somali community, Star Tribune
Ramsey County Commissioner Huffman resigns after inquiry finds potential conflicts of interest in real estate deal, Pioneer Press
Minnesota’s 10 worst colleges for student loan debt, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: May 9, 2019”

In the Know: May 8, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota AG ‘troubled’ by insurance denials for mental illnesses, KSTP

Economy
How to Replace the Trump Tax Cuts Is the Story of 2020, The American Prospect
Trump’s steel tariffs cost U.S. consumers $900,000 for every job created, experts say, Washington Post
How new research is shaking up the debate about a $15 minimum wage, Vox
China reverses on key parts of US trade deal: report, The Hill

Health Care
137 million Americans suffered hardships from medical costs: American Cancer Society, CBS News
 Continue reading “In the Know: May 8, 2019”