2018 Elections:
Patrick Morrisey projected to win West Virginia primary, as Don Blankenship concedes, CBS News
Are the 2018 elections confusing to state voters by design or circumstance?, Clarion Ledger
Attorney General Lori Swanson:
New phone scams are stealing IDs and “big money,” MN attorney general says, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: May 9, 2018”
2018 Elections:
What Black Voters Want, The Atlantic
Why the 2020 Census Citizenship Question Matters in the 2018 Elections, The American Prospect
Gun control backers called Parkland a turning point — but big results may depend on the election, MinnPost
Governor Mark Dayton:
Gov. Dayton, Students Call For GOP-Led Gun Reform, Patch Continue reading “In the Know: May 8, 2018”
2018 Elections:
Tim Pawlenty’s former Lt. Governor has endorsed … Jeff Johnson, Bring Me the News
The GOP Candidate Testing the Limits of Trumpism, New York Magazine
Eighth District Democrats wage four-way primary battle, MPR
Governor Mark Dayton:
Moorhead, DGF schools would get big boosts under Dayton’s emergency funding plan, Inforum
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Reality Check: Public works bill usually made public earlier in session; Republicans recently have chosen to delay, Mankato Free Press
Is a behind-the-scenes debate at the Legislature foreshadowing more big changes to Minnesota’s liquor laws?, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: May 7, 2018”
2018 Elections:
The next House special election Republicans are terrified they might lose, Vox
Giuliani Stephens Picks Running Mate in Minn. Gov. Race, Wdio.com
Blankenship goes after McConnell’s ‘China family’ in new ad, Politico
Angie Craig:
Letter: Craig understands health care, Sun Current
Governor Mark Dayton:
Minnesota Clamps Down on Fake Service Animals, Governing Continue reading “In the Know: May 4, 2018”
2018 Elections:
Dems win key race in swing Florida district, The Hill
Local elections 2018: voters being turned away in ID trial areas – live, The Guardian
There’s Nothing to Stop the 2018 Elections From Being Hacked, The Atlantic
Governor Mark Dayton:
Gov. Dayton to fill two judgeships in region, Inforum
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota House GOP debuts $825 million public works bill, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: May 3, 2018”
2018 Elections:
The 6 Senate seats Democrats could maybe, possibly win from Republicans, Vox
After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote, The Nation
Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton pushes for $138M for schools’ budget shortfalls, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Letter: MinnesotaCare buy-in would help rural people, DL-Online.com
Who pays, who saves under the three tax plans being proposed at the Minnesota Legislature, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: May 2, 2018”
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota House passes tax plan that would lower rates for most, increase taxes on some, StarTribune
Minnesota Legislature’s tax conformity puzzle coming together, Pioneer Press
Senate votes to nullify Minnesota wild rice water standard, The Seattle Times
Minnesota News:
Feds shouldn’t interfere with the Metropolitan Council, Star Tribune
Minnesota’s business taxes among worst in nation, new analysis finds, Watchdog
Confidence growing among Minnesota small-business owners, according to USB survey, StarTribune
How Hennepin County is tackling Minnesota’s employment disparities, MinnPost
Minnesotans Could Face Hikes With New Federal Tax Law, WCCO
New project expands solar offerings for Minn. Residents, MPR Continue reading “In the Know: May 1, 2018”
2018 Elections:
Former George W. Bush ethics lawyer ditches GOP, to seek U.S. Senate in Minn. as Democrat, Star Tribune
DFL candidates for governor to attend Willmar forum Sunday, WillmarRadio.com
The 10 toughest Senate elections for Democrats in 2018, Vox
Governor Mark Dayton:
Drugmakers push back against lawmakers’ calls to tax opioids, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Senate votes to nullify Minnesota wild rice water standard, Seattle Times Continue reading “In the Know: April 30, 2018”
The Legislature faces a May 21 constitutional deadline to complete its work, meaning just three short weeks remain to hold public discussion on sweeping proposals that will impact nearly every Minnesotan in one form or another. As a result of Republicans’ decision to wait until the last minute to do the job they were elected to do, the public is getting shut out of an important conversation about the state’s collective future.
It took Senate Republicans more than 60 days to pass a first draft of their supplemental budget proposal. There are some good things in this bill, but they are far outweighed by bad things that will hurt Minnesotans. The Senate Republican budget weakens collective bargaining rights, tells teachers what they can and can’t say in their classrooms, and cuts funding from crucial services. The Legislature has a lot of work to do to help build the state all Minnesotans deserve, and the Republicans’ budget doesn’t get there. It contains no real solutions to the collective challenges the state faces. Continue reading “Senate DFL Week in Review: April 27, 2018”
2018 Elections:
Howe seeks GOP endorsement for Secretary of State, Red Wing Eagle
Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Attorney General Lori Swanson promotes National Prescription Takeback Day in Richfield, Sun Current
How to get rid of those unneeded prescription drugs this weekend, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Senate turns back bills aimed at gun violence, MPR
Auto-parts sales amendment clears House committee, Mankato Free Press
Allegations against Minnesota Rep. Rod Hamilton pose big test for new House sexual harassment policy, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: April 27, 2018”
