In the Know: April 13, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
House GOP rolls out updated budget plan: Differences with Dayton could spell chaotic session end, Duluth News Tribune
Dayton proposes new special education money, Duluth News Tribune
Dayton seeks funds to keep suicide hotline going, Waseca County News

Minnesota Legislative Session:
House Republicans’ supplemental spending plan focuses on tax cuts, road and bridge repair, Pioneer Press
Pension bill in limbo as legislative session progresses, Star Tribune
Waite Park millionaire’s food-stamp ‘audit’ draws anger at Legislature, St. Cloud Times
Senate committee rejects bill allowing Enbridge to bypass regulators on pipeline proposal, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 13, 2018”

In the Know: April 12, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Schools, governor push to make preschool funding permanent, MPR News
Gov. Mark Dayton rips into his predecessor, and would-be successor, Tim Pawlenty, Star Tribune
The Latest: Buffer strip fines plan likely to die Thursday, Windsor Star

House Speaker Paul Ryan:
Paul Ryan’s Retirement Could Have Significant Consequences For Minnesota Politics, CBS Minnesota

Minnesota Elections:
For Minnesota’s Trump-boosting congressional candidates, trade war rhetoric creates political divide, MinnPost
You new here? Pawlenty foes invoke his absence, MPR News
In suburban Twin Cities U.S. House districts, four DFLers angle to challenge two GOP incumbents, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 12, 2018”

In the Know: April 11, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton Wants Smooth End To Legislative Session, KDAL
Gov. Dayton Joins Critics In Buffer Strip Dispute, CBS Minnesota

Minnesota Elections:
Jim Hagedorn: The worst Republican candidate in America?, Washington Examiner

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Should Medical Assistance come with a work requirement?, MPR News
Black children are disproportionately removed from their families; state lawmakers seek legislative fix, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 11, 2018”

In the Know: April 10, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton Calls For $33 Million Security Upgrades To State Capitol, CBS Minnesota

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Here’s what’s happening at the state Capitol this week, MPR News
Ways and Means Committee Takes Up Penalty for Assaulting an Officer, MNLARS, ABC
A tax battle is brewing at the state Capitol, Faribault Daily News
Here’s a look at key environmental bills as the Minnesota Legislature reconvenes, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 10, 2018”

In the Know: April 9, 2018

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas company for deceptive warranty sales, Star Tribune

Governor Mark Dayton:
Federal tax cuts trigger stealth tax hikes in states, Politico

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Lawmakers to Discuss Bonding Bill, Tax Code as Session Resumes, KSTP
Bills on wild rice, pipeline, nitrates advance at Capitol, Star Tribune
Legislature is pushing the clock on timely, transparent policy debates, St. Cloud Times
Taxes top state lawmakers’ agendas in second half of the legislative session, Star Tribune
What should lawmakers consider when rewriting state tax policy? Five experts weigh in., Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 9, 2018”

In the Know: April 6, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Expand MinnesotaCare Gov. Dayton’s proposal would expand choice, save tax dollars, The Timberjay
Cynthia Bauerly: The answer to Mr. Spry’s question: Gov. Dayton’s tax plan provides tax cuts for 2 million Minnesotans, Pioneer Press
Governor asks ICE head not to deport Minnesota professor, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislative Session:
In the Hopper: Catching up on where bills stand at Capitol, Minnesota Lawyer

Minnesota News:
Trump trade moves unsettle GOP in agriculture-dependent states like Minnesota, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 6, 2018”

In the Know: April 5, 2018

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minnesota joins suit to remove citizenship question from 2020 census, MPR News

Minnesota Legislative Session:
State, Local Chambers Pushing Legislature for Tax Reform, Mesabi Daily News
Move to legalize sports betting afoot at Minnesota Legislature, Star Tribune

Minnesota News:
Minnesota has millions at stake as China targets soybeans, Star Tribune
Officials balance 3M settlement goals: drinking water and environmental upgrades, Pioneer Press
In Minneapolis, more police body camera rules announced, Star Tribune
Bloomington mosque bombing suspects accused of machine gun possession, Pioneer Press Continue reading “In the Know: April 5, 2018”

In the Know: April 4, 2018

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minnesota joins suit to remove citizenship question from 2020 census, MPR News

Minnesota Legislative Session:
The five issues likely to dominate the rest of the 2018 legislative session, MinnPost
Move to legalize sports betting is afoot at the Legislature, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 4, 2018”

In the Know: April 3, 2018

2018 Elections:
States redesign election cybersecurity with $380 million boost, StateScoop

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton asks for $130 million in natural resources preservation, Park Rapids Enterprise

Gun Debate:
Full-page ad calls out Paulsen, Lewis, Emmer and Peterson on gun control measures, NRA donations, Star Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: April 3, 2018”

In the Know: April 2, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton pushes for more broadband expansion money, Park Rapids Enterprise

Gun Debate:
New York passes bill to strip all guns from domestic abusers, Independent

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Rule reviews, regional plans part of legislative water recommendations, Mankato Free Press
Minnesota Legislature on break, but here’s what’s ahead, Pioneer Press
Lawmakers want job opportunities for veterans, Wahpeton Daily News Continue reading “In the Know: April 2, 2018”