In the Know: July 15, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz To Sign Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy In Minnesota, WCCO
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to Ban LGBTQ Conversion Therapy by Executive Order, Newsweek

Minnesota News
As the Third Precinct burned, Minneapolis police officers in another precinct destroyed case files, Star Tribune
Mankato will keep metropolitan status, Star Tribune
Line 3 pipeline opponents appeal to Minnesota Supreme Court, Pioneer Press 

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
Harris to hold talks with Germany’s Merkel, the first foreign leader she’s hosting, Los Angeles Times
Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will ‘get a lot done’, Associated Press
Joe Biden is determined that China should not displace America, The Economist

Republican Party News
The leader of the Republican Party *not* named Donald Trump, CNN
Texas Republicans veer further right despite state’s demographic shifts, The Guardian
My Body, My Choice? The Paradox of Republican Anti-vaxxers, Vogue
New Trump revelations underscore his undimmed danger, CNN

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Representatives Angie Craig, Adrian Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort From Congressional Biofuels Caucus In Introducing Legislation To Allow Year-Round E15 Sales, Rep Angie Craig Press Release

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Klobuchar expects to hear if Canadian border is opening up soon, KVRR
Lawmakers introduce bill allowing higher ethanol blend in gasoline after ruling, The Hill

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5, D)

Rep. Omar Advances Over $14 Million in Funding for Minnesota’s 5th District, Rep. Ilhan Omar Press Release 

U.S. News
Why a Covid-19 vaccine isn’t available for kids yet, CNN
Texas Democrats meet with supportive senators on voting rights, seeking to sustain momentum., New York Times
Democrats Roll Out $3.5 Trillion Budget to Fulfill Biden’s Broad Agenda, New York Times

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL Party events on our Action Alert post.

  • July 17, 12:00 to 3:00 PM — SD49 DFL Picnic, Rosland Park Shelter, 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435. Join them for a great opportunity to meet statewide, legislative officials as well as local office holders and candidates in Bloomington and Minnetonka
  • July 21, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, agenda has been emailed to members, email info@dfl3cd.org for specifics if you’d like to join
  • July 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • July 31, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — DFL Day of Action — Knock in Your Neighborhood! More information and RSVP here.
  • August 3, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 4
    • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 5, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
  • August 7 — State DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
  • August 9
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 12
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • August 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • August 26 through September 6 — Minnesota State Fair
  • August 28 — DFL Volunteer Day at Minnesota State Fair, more information to come
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information