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

In the Know: July 14, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
New education spending sparks shift for Minnesota schools, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislature
Budget breakdown: MN changed sexual assault law to eliminate statute of limitations & more, St. Cloud Times

Minnesota News
What’s Behind Minnesota’s ‘Very Unusual’ Lack Of Mosquitos This Summer?, WCCO
Minnesota doesn’t regularly inspect condos, but building codes ‘robust’, Star Tribune
Welcome to Todd County, where just 34% of people are vaccinated, MN Reformer

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In the Know: July 13, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota lawmakers approved cash bonuses for essential workers. Now they just need to figure out who’s going to get the money., MinnPost

Minnesota News
Minnesota ends fiscal year with $2.7 billion more than projected, Brainerd Dispatch
In a bid to offer more affordable housing options, Minneapolis council members propose bringing back the rooming house, MinnPost
Longtime state Capitol-area planner Paul Mandell retires after 34 years, Pioneer Press
Rep. John Thompson calls for swift release of body camera footage from traffic stop, Star Tribune

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
Pressured by allies, Biden escalates fight for voting rights, Associated Press
Biden calls on Cuban regime to ‘hear their people and serve their needs’ amid rare protests, CNN
VP Kamala Harris says ‘Detroit … is the definition of resilience,’ urges COVID vaccines, Detroit Free Press
Harris: Texas Democrats displayed ‘courage’ by leaving state to block GOP voting bill, USA Today 

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In the Know: July 12, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Walz, Flanagan Announce Statewide School Tour To ‘Celebrate Historic Investments In Education,’ CBS Minnesota

Minnesota Legislature
New Minnesota law requires sprinklers in public high-rise apartments by 2033, Star Tribune
Minnesota legislators made these last-minute additions to the state budget, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
Minnesota phasing out most state-run mass vaccination sites, KARE 11
Air quality warning issued for Northeastern Minnesota, Duluth News Tribune
With thousands of Minnesota tenants behind on rent, a new state law sets the rules for assistance, Star Tribune

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In the Know: July 9, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney general challenges judge’s characterization of girls’ reactions at George Floyd murder scene, Star Tribune
Minnesota to get $50 million from Purdue Pharma settlement, Ellison says, Fox 9

Governor Tim Walz
Walz appointed to co-chair Biden’s Council of Governors, KSTP
Walz highlights boosts in spending for child care, early learning, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Legislature Amends Lactation Breaks and Pregnancy Accommodation Provisions, National Law Review
State lawmakers preparing for September special session, KSTP

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In the Know: July 8, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota AG: Gas utilities overbilled customers by $380M, KEYC

Governor Tim Walz
Walz to visit Rochester Thursday, KTTC

Minnesota Legislature 
Minnesota Legislature: Special session fizzles to a close, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Senate adjourns special session without further action on Walz’s cabinet, Star Tribune

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In the Know: July 7, 2021

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DFL Party News
DFL Party Statement on the Resignation of Laura Bishop, DFL Press Release

GovernorTim Walz
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency head resigns ahead of possible firing by Senate, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota Legislature
Legislature passes rules to end ‘lunch shaming,’ MinnPost
Law change aims to help contain chronic wasting disease in Minnesota, Brainerd Dispatch

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In the Know: July 6, 2021

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DFL Party News
DFL Party Statement On The Signing of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Recovery Budget, DFL Press Release

Governor Tim Walz
At Issue: Gov. Walz reflects on education spending, police accountability and negotiations, KSTP

Minnesota Legislature
Legislative score card: Who won and who lost in $52 billion state budget, MN Reformer
Despite New Measures, Future Of Police Reform In Minnesota Still Unclear, WCCO
In the end, MN lawmakers were distanced and divided — and productive, Pioneer Press

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In the Know: July 1, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz
Walz: $132M in federal funding to support student recovery, KSTP

Minnesota Legislature
Lawmakers give final approval to $52 billion budget, averting state government shutdown, MN Reformer
Government shutdown avoided as Minnesota House and Senate pass budget bills, WCCO

Minnesota News
Minneapolis Council members agree to withdraw proposal to replace police department, Star Tribune
Mayo Clinic faces lawsuits over nude patient image snooping, Star Tribune
MN’s COVID state of emergency officially ends Thursday, Pioneer Press
Frost. Then blistering heat. Drought. And now the bugs. Minnesota immigrant farmers are struggling with the effects of climate change in their fields., Sahan Journal

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In the Know: June 30, 2021

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DFL Party News
DFL Party Hires New Finance Director, DFL Press Release

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz proposes end to COVID-19 emergency powers Thursday, Star Tribune
Walz signs 3 more omnibus budget bills, KSTP

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota lawmakers close ‘intoxication loophole’ in rape law, Pioneer Press
Dead of night legislating: Lawmakers pass public safety bill, end governor’s emergency powers, MN Reformer

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