In the Know: July 20, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Why the Minnesota Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Matters to LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, The Mighty

Minnesota News
Minn. lawmakers push to restore year-round sales of ethanol blend, Star Tribune
Fire damages St. Paul nonprofit that helps the homeless, Pioneer Press
Heather Johnston to take over as Mpls. interim city coordinator, Star Tribune
Minnesota mayors urge support of massive infrastructure bill, Star Tribune
The diverse teachers Minnesota needs may already be working in schools—as classroom aides. New state funding promises to help them level up., Sahan Journal

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
 Biden administration to send 3 million vaccine doses to Guatemala, CBS News
Biden to focus on Covid-19, infrastructure, climate and cybersecurity at Cabinet meeting, CNN

Republican Party News
State Republicans shun lawmakers critical of Trump and his big lie, The Guardian
Republicans Have Their Own Private Autocracy, New York Times
Republican hopefuls for 2024 flock to Iowa, taking care not to step on Trump’s toes, Los Angeles Times
Twitter Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for Posting Coronavirus Misinformation, New York Times
McCarthy makes his 5 GOP picks for Jan. 6 select committee, Politico
Donald Trump’s latest dangerous vaccine pronouncement, CNN

U.S. News
Fox has quietly implemented its own version of a vaccine passport while its top personalities attack them, CNN
U.S. Accuses China of Hacking Microsoft, New York Times
Capitol Rioter Sentenced to 8 Months for Trying to Stop Vote Certification, New York Times
McCarthy proposes 5 Republicans to sit on Jan. 6 panel, Associated Press
Democrats take their push for voting rights legislation to Georgia, Washington Post

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Minn. lawmakers push to restore year-round sales of ethanol blend, Star Tribune
Rural-urban gaps must be closed, Star Tribune
Rep. Craig: More than $16 million in federal funding for Minnesota’s Second District in appropriations packages, Republican Eagle

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
McCollum and House Appropriations Committee Democrats Approve $86 Million for Priority Minnesota Projects, Rep. Betty McCollum Press Release

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar leads Senate panel in first field hearing in 20 years on voting rights, NBC News
Klobuchar Statement on Extension and Re-Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Press Release

Upcoming Events:

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

  • 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