In the Know: March 30, 2018

Attorney General Lori Swanson:
Minnesota to join lawsuit against 2020 citizenship question, Star Tribune
Lori Swanson Among 37 AGs Demanding Answers From Facebook, WCCO

Congressman Collin Peterson:
Congressman Peterson skeptical DNR will issue new diversion permit, KFGO

Congressman Erik Paulsen:
Mike Pence delivers a backhanded Easter gift to Congressman Erik Paulsen, City Pages

Congressman Keith Ellison:
Ellison Speaks To Liberians In Minnesota Amid Immigration Uncertainty, WCCO
Rep. Keith Ellison Demands FEMA Explain Why It Cut Climate Change From Strategic Plan, Huffington Post

Governor Mark Dayton:
Cost of legal fight between Gov. Mark Dayton and Legislature: $767,000, Star Tribune
Dayton to Trump: Reconsider kicking Liberians out, Pioneer Press
Minnesota governor’s letter to Trump: Reinstate DED for Liberians, find pathway for Dreamers, Fox 9
Dayton Vows Veto of Bill Authorizing Enbridge Pipeline, ABC

Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt:
No Daudt in governor’s race if Pawlenty runs, MPR News

Minnesota Legislative Session:
Sexual harassment issue flares up at State Capitol, KARE 11
Local control v. statewide standard — battle over preemption continues, MPR News
Legal bill comes due in Legislature’s veto case, MPR News
Secretary of State Steve Simon:
Minnesota gets $6.5 million federal grant to improve election cybersecurity, Star Tribune

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Klobuchar reps host prescription drug talk in Two Harbors, Lake County News Chronicle
Sen. Klobuchar outlines how Minn. can improve election infrastructure, Fox 9

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

Upcoming Events

  • March 30 through April 6 — Passover
  • 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 1 — Easter Sunday
  • April 1 — Hazarat Ali’s birthday
  • 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.
  • April 8, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
  • April 9, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • April 9, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
  • April 11, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • April 12 — Holocaust Memorial Day
  • April 12, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345