In the Know: March 19, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
The Latest: Dayton’s budget cues up tax fight with GOP, Star Tribune

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minn. AG Swanson chooses her fights against Trump, Kare11

Gun Debate:
Pa. students serve detention for school walkout by wearing Parkland victims’ names, locking arms, The Hill
High school students take polite gun-control pitches to the Capitol — and get hard truths, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News:
Resettlement of Somalis in Minnesota plummets in wake of Trump policies, MinnPost

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Facebook critics — including within US Congress — want regulation, investigation after data misuse allegations, CNBC
Klobuchar, Minnesota families speak out for $1B federal bill to help curb opioid epidemic, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Get ready for a battle over Minnesota taxes, Star Tribune

Other News:
Shutdown looming, Congress and White House seek budget deal, Star Tribune
All of a Sudden, Voting Rights Are Expanding Across the Country, Mother Jones
The Case for a Carbon Tax on Beef, New York Times
Landmark Supreme Court case could make gerrymandering worse, Think Progress
The Two-Party System Is Facing Its Biggest Challenge In 70 Years, In These Times
U.K. and EU Agree to Brexit Transition as Irish Puzzle Persists, Bloomberg

Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
  • March 19, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
  • March 21, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting and Pre-Convention Committees meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • March 23, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 25 — Palm Sunday
  • March 25 — Rama Navami
  • March 26 — Yom HaAliyah
  • March 29 — Mahavir Jayanti
  • March 29 — Maundy Thursday
  • March 30 — Erev Pesach
  • March 30 — Good Friday
  • March 30, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
  • March 31 — Holy Saturday
  • March 31 — First day of Passover
  • April 2, 5:30 PM — Rep. Erin Koegel (HD37A) Town Hall, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
  • April 3, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
  • April 3, 7:00 PM — SD 37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
  • April 3, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
  • April 4, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove Library, Main Street Conference Room
  • April 6, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.

In the Know: March 16, 2018

Age of Trump:
Trump goes silent on national debt while racking up $1 trillion in 14 months, Washington Times
House Democrats say they have proof State Dept. staff was pushed out over disloyalty to Trump, Washington Post

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton’s Budget Expected To Address Federal Tax Bill, CBS
Dayton’s budget will kick-start Legislature’s tax debate, Seattle Times Continue reading “In the Know: March 16, 2018”

Senate DFL Week in Review: March 15, 2018

WEEK FOUR:  March 15, 2018

Students across America have made their voices heard this month, from Florida, to Minnesota, to the Capitol in Saint Paul. We cannot ignore the bravery of these students and the demands they have: stop gun violence and make their schools safe. We’re listening & we’re ready to act.

MNLARS delays and excuses

For the better part of seven months, Republicans in the Minnesota legislature have held numerous public hearings and news conferences, written letters and opinion pieces, and even created their own websites to highlight problems with the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS). But for all of their efforts to better-publicize the problems with MNLARS, they have done little to nothing to help fix those problems. But for all of their efforts to better-publicize the problems with MNLARS, they have done little to nothing to help fix those problems. Continue reading “Senate DFL Week in Review: March 15, 2018”

In the Know: March 15, 2018

Age of Trump:
Trump’s new economic adviser is really bad at economics. Here are the receipts., ThinkProgress
Trump Administration Sanctions Russians for Election Meddling and Cyberattacks, New York Times
Trump Confesses at Missouri Fundraiser: I Make Up Facts, VICE

Governor Mark Dayton:
Mark Dayton stresses legacy, work he has left to do in his final State of the State address, Pioneer Press
Governor Dayton’s full support for UMN budget request reinforces U’s importance, UMN
Text of Gov. Dayton’s final State of the State address, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 15, 2018”

In the Know: March 14, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton announces plan to improve elder care system, MPR News
Gov. Dayton gives his final State of the State address tonight, Minnesota News Network

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Plan to Eliminate State Funding for Minnesota School Resource Officers Reversed, KSTP
Minimum wage bill strikes out in Senate committee, MPR News
House panel advances bill to ban cellphone use while driving, Star Tribune
Rate Minn. schools like restaurants? Parents want simplicity, teachers warn success is complex, Duluth News Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 14, 2018”

In the Know: March 13, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton:
Quinn Named WC Appeals Court Judge, Work Comp Central
Minnesota Lays Groundwork for Autonomous Vehicles, Trucking Info

Gun Debate:
How old is old enough for an assault-style rifle?, St. Cloud Times

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Proposing gun control bills, GOP lawmakers say they don’t care if they get voted out, Go MN
Bipartisan Minnesota state senators propose universal background checks for gun sales, Star Tribune
GOP proposes work requirement for Minnesotans getting medical assistance, Star Tribune
MN Senate panel advances MNLARS bill, MPR News Continue reading “In the Know: March 13, 2018”

In the Know: March 12, 2018

The DNC:
DNC advances changes to presidential nominating process, USA Today

Governor Dayton:
Lawmakers focus on school safety measures, Wahpeton Daily News
School security: Is there such thing as too much?, Pioneer Press
Leave it at 18 or raise it to 21? Minnesota lawmakers push to raise tobacco sale age., Litchfield Independent Review

Rep. Erik Paulsen:
Another analysis puts the Minnesota CD3 race in ‘toss-up’ category, MinnPost Continue reading “In the Know: March 12, 2018”

Senate DFL Week in Review: March 8, 2018

The Minnesota State Capitol is better known as the People’s House for a good reason. Every year, hundreds of organizations and thousands of people visit Cass Gilbert’s architectural masterpiece to get involved in our democracy. This week was no different.

Dozens of groups held Day at the Capitol events, visitors flocked to the rotunda to snap a picture with a live bald eagle, and more than 1,000 high school students marched from Central High in Saint Paul to the Capitol to demand that lawmakers do something to prevent school shootings.

All of these events and gatherings give DFL senators an opportunity to listen to their constituents and participate in a conversation about the direction our state is heading. Stop by the People’s House this session to visit your senator and get involved in your democracy! Continue reading “Senate DFL Week in Review: March 8, 2018”

In the Know: March 8, 2018

2018 Election:
Trump critic Richard Painter explores run for U.S. Senate seat, Star Tribune

Age of Trump:
Trump Prepares to Formalize Tariffs but Floats Exemptions, New York Times
Teenagers Defeat Trump’s Move to Kill Climate Change Lawsuit, Bloomberg
Why Isn’t Wall Street Freaking Out About Trump?, Politico

Governor Dayton:
Gov. Dayton suggests $21M to improve school safety, KDLT News
Gov. Dayton proposes more funding for Minnesota school security, mental health service, StarTribune Continue reading “In the Know: March 8, 2018”