Tag: News

In the Know: January 4, 2018

Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach
Fischbach gets lieutenant governor title, declines pay for job, MPR
Fischbach officially acting Lt. Gov., plans to keep Senate seat, Fox 9
‘Acting lieutenant governor’ quiet first day on job, Grand Forks Herald

Minnesota Politics
2017 was a bonkers year for Minnesota politics, Post Bulletin
The average age of Minnesota legislators is getting older — but that may be about to change, Minnpost
Minnesota’s acting U.S. attorney is tapped for interim role as state awaits Trump nominee, Star Tribune

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Klobuchar discusses Alzheimer’s care with Granite Falls residents, Advocate Tribune Continue reading “In the Know: January 4, 2018”

In the Know: January 3, 2018

Federal Courts
There Aren’t Enough Vacancies for Trump to Push the Courts to the Right, Bloomberg
Chief justice orders review of sexual harassment standards in U.S. judiciary, St. Cloud Times

Other News
NSA’s top talent is leaving because of low pay, slumping morale and unpopular reorganization, Washington Post
Trump Says His ‘Nuclear Button’ Is ‘Much Bigger’ Than North Korea’s, NY Times Continue reading “In the Know: January 3, 2018”

In the Know: January 2, 2018

New Year
2018 to be politically busy, busy, busy in Minnesota, Faribault Daily News
Election dates, license plates, eye drops: New Minnesota laws take effect, Star Tribune
Economists are saying we will have a happy — really happy — new year, MPR
Minnesota’s minimum wage rates increased Jan. 1, Wahpeton Daily News
What’s coming in big 2018 election year?, St. Cloud Times
5 important stories from Washington in 2017 that didn’t grab the big headlines, MinnPost

 

Representative Erik Paulsen
LETTER: Don’t vote for Erik Paulsen, Sun Post

Representative Tim Walz
Congressman delivers party’s weekly address, Austin Daily Herald Continue reading “In the Know: January 2, 2018”

Chair Martin’s Response to Trump’s Tax Plan

 

“Today, Donald Trump’s team outlined his tax cut proposal. Just as we expected, Trump’s tax plan prioritizes corporations over the American people.

“The Trump Administration can’t help but put wealthy special interests ahead of American families. Worst still, is while he favors his corporate buddies, his proposed budget cut critical funding for education, life-saving medical research, job training, and health care.

“Trump and his partners in Congress have wasted his first 100 days in office on making the rich richer and cutting opportunities for hardworking Americans to succeed. I wish I could say I was surprised.”

Senate DFL Week in Review: April 28, 2017

Two weeks after spring break ended, joint budget targets are still not in sight. Senate Republicans set a date of April 28 to achieve joint targets with the House. Legislators and staff are still waiting.

In the meantime, conference committees have been keeping a fairly busy schedule, taking a look at items that are similar in both House and Senate bills. But without a target of how much money to spend, the bulk of the work of crafting a bill both bodies can agree on must wait. Continue reading “Senate DFL Week in Review: April 28, 2017”