In the Know: June 8, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
New Minnesota law supports inmates as they transition back into the community, KSTP
Lawmakers deadlocked on education budget; Senate Republicans release latest offer, MN Reformer

Minnesota Legislature
Where things stand at the Minnesota Legislature, one week out from a special session, MinnPost
Local lawmakers split on budget negotiations ahead of special session, The Neighbor

Minnesota News
Minnesota vaccine pace now short of July 1 goal, Star Tribune
Public is welcome back to the Minnesota Capitol, MPR
Minnesotans need to open our eyes about problem gambling, MN Reformer

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
Biden invites Ukrainian President to White House, CNN
‘Do not come.’ Harris, in Guatemala, details efforts to curb migration, New York Times

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum’s influence over defense spending grows, Red Lake Nation

U.S. News
F.D.A. Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Fierce Debate Over Whether It Works, New York Times
First on CNN: US recovers millions in cryptocurrency paid to Colonial Pipeline ransomware hackers, CNN
Capitol Police didn’t act on warnings Trump backers would breach Capitol, target Democrats, report says, NBC News

Republican Party News
Mounting legal storm clouds gather over Donald Trump’s future, The Guardian
Why the GOP Just Got Blown Out in a Congressional Race, Politico
Trump feared Democrats would replace Biden with Michelle Obama, book claims, The Guardian
Trump, Mike Lindell and why the August election conspiracy should worry Republicans, NBC News
American democracy is fighting for its life – and Republicans don’t care, The Guardian

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senate Democrats scramble after Manchin upends key progressive priorities, WRAL
The Supreme Court may toss Roe. But Congress can still preserve abortion rights., Washington Post

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith Hosts Hearing on Native American Housing, Lakeland PBS

Upcoming Events:

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

  • June 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Convention, postcards being mailed to delegates and alternates. Delegates and alternates should have received registration information via mail and email.
  • June 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • June 14 — Flag Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM – SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
  • June 16, 7:00 PM — REPLACED BY CD3 CONVENTION CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting
  • June 19 — Juneteenth
  • June 20 — Father’s Day
  • June 27, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — SD45 DFL Community Picnic, 8130 Bass Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55428, more information here.
  • June 287:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 29, 5:30 PM — Minnesota DFL LGBTQ Leadership Pride Month Event with Gov. Kate Brown, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, State Sen. Scott Dibble and State Rep. Heather Keeler. More information and RSVP here.
  • July 1 — Somali Independence Day
  • July 3, 10:00 AM — Coffee with Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse, first Saturday of each month. Log in here.
  • July 4 — Independence Day
  • July 5 — Independence Day (observed)
  • July 7
    • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 8
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • July 12
    • 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