In the Know: April 26, 2018

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”

In the Know: April 25, 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”

In the Know: April 24, 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”

In the Know: April 23, 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”

Senate Week in Review: April 19, 2018

WEEK EIGHT:  Thursday, April 19, 2018

Legislature running out of time to complete its work

Senate Republicans this week continued to drag their feet on urgent matters before the Legislature, such as preventing a middle-class tax hike, passing a robust jobs bill, and addressing Minnesota’s heartbreaking opioid abuse epidemic. DFL senators are eager to work with Republicans to address these challenges, but there is little to no urgency on the other side of the aisle to complete this important work before a fast-approaching May 21 constitutional deadline. With just four weeks left in the 2018 session, there is no time to waste. If the Republican majority decides to pursue shadowy last-minute backroom deals instead of conducting their work in a manner that is transparent, accountable, and consistent with Minnesotans expectations of their state government, DFL senators will hold them accountable. Continue reading “Senate Week in Review: April 19, 2018”

In the Know: April 20, 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”

In the Know: April 19, 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”

In the Know: April 17, 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”

In the Know: April 16, 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”