In the Know: July 1, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Keith Ellison goes on the road to counter hate, Star Tribune

Economy
What just happened also occurred before the last 7 US recessions. Reason to worry?, NPR
Minnesota, regional factories grow, but slower than national pace, Star Tribune

Environment
Cities are beginning to own up to the climate impacts of what they consume, Vox

GOP
GOP leader says Oregon Republicans will return to the Senate after a more than weeklong walkout over climate legislation, KBJR 6
Red shift: How Republicans plan to catch Democrats in online fundraising, MPR
Minnesota Senate dropped the ball on child care, Star Tribune

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz to cities: Progress made, more needed, Duluth News Tribune
Gov. Walz Focuses on Budget, Increased LGA Funding on Visit to Duluth, WDIO
Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison joint statement on the Supreme Court decision regarding the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids Herald Review
Governor Walz Announces Aid Help, Fox 21

Immigration
How did Minnesota lawmakers vote on the border aid bill?, Bring Me The News
Is a ‘Marshall Plan for Central America’ the best way to stem migration?, MinnPost
ProPublica uncovers Facebook group for Border Patrol agents filled with derogatory posts targeting migrants, lawmakers, The Hill
Hundreds turn out in Minneapolis to protest separation of migrant families on southern border, Pioneer Press
Doctor says Border Patrol often misses early signs of illness in migrant children, CNN

Labor Rights
Workers Allege Discrimination at the Airport, Workday Minnesota

Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to lead Minn. delegation on trip to Germany, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
New Minnesota wage theft law takes effect July 1, Bemidji Pioneer
Minnesota Caravan Heads To Canada For Cheaper Insulin, KX Net
PolyMet is now owned by Switzerland’s Glencore. Why it matters, Minnpost
A queer couple watch as their beloved Minneapolis church, pastor are excommunicated, City Pages
45,000 sign up for a chance at rental subsidies in Twin Cities, Star Tribune
Summit on violence in St. Paul’s East Side brings community, tears and healing, Pioneer Press
Hike in watercraft registration fees will benefit efforts to prevent aquatic invasive species in Minnesota, Grand Forks Herald
More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain, MPR
Minnesota’s new wage theft law is now in place. Here’s what it means., Bring Me The News
5 things to watch for when Xcel Energy files plans with Minnesota regulators, MPR

News of the World
Why Iran just violated part of the 2015 nuclear deal, Vox
Hong Kong protesters storm government building over China extradition bill, CNN
Trump steps into North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un, Vox
At least 7 dead as tens of thousands protest in Sudan, demanding citizen rule, CNN
In new talks, US may settle for Nuclear freeze by North Korea, New York Times

Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Rep. Angie Craig Continues Fight to Lower Cost of Healthcare, Insurance News

Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Rep. Peterson says GOP ‘dreaming’ if they think he plans to retire, DL-Online

Senator Tina Smith
Congress needs to react to rising insulin prices, Star Tribune

Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
Election reformers suffer loss in Supreme Court decision, Fox 9
U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge over U.S. Bank pension funding, Star Tribune
Commentary: Gerrymandering is as American as apple pie, Minnesota Lawyer

Trade Wars
Is the U.S. Trade Deficit with China Exaggerated? It Depends What Story the Media Are Trying to Sell, Beat The Press

Trump
The hugely inappropriate weekend of Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., CNN
Trump asks for military tanks on the Mall as part of grandiose July Fourth event, Duluth News Tribune
What Trump has said about each world leader at the G20 summit, Washington Post

US News
The Courts Won’t End Gerrymandering. Eric Holder Has a Plan to Fix It Without Them., Mother Jones
Administration moves to ease drive-time rules for truckers, Star Tribune
Federal Insider: These USDA employees face a stark choice: Move to Kansas City or be fired, Duluth News Tribune

Upcoming DFL Events

  • July 2
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
    • 7:00 to 8:30 PM — CANCELLED SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
  • July 3
    • 2:00 to 7:30 PM — SD47 DFL Tabling at the SW Chamber Business Expo, 7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
    • 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting
  • July 4 — Independence Day
    • 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chanhassen 4th of July Parade
  • July 8
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • July 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Mayer Rising, 413 Bluejay Ave, Mayer, MN 55360
  • July 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED:  SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
  • July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
  • July 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Watertown Rails to Trails Parade
  • July 21, 12:00 to 3:00 PM – SD49 DFL Picnic, Shelter 1, West Bush Lake Park, 9140 E  Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
  • July 25, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
  • July 26
    • 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
    • 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55381
    • 6:00 to 8:00 PM — 2019 Minnesota DFL Women’s Leadership Event with Special Guest U.S. Sne. Kirsten Sinema, 1908 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. More information and tickets here.
  • July 27
    • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
    • 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
  • July 28, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chaska River City Days Parade
  • July 30 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
  • July 31 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
  • August 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN