Category: DFL In the Know

Governor Tim Walz
Governor Walz announces $100 incentive to encourage people to get vaccinations, KARE 11
As smoke blankets Minnesota, Walz prepares to meet with Biden to discuss wildfires, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
Adding climate impacts to Minnesota’s environmental review may be delayed, MPR News
Worst air quality on record Thursday in Minnesota, MPR News
Connecticut fire crews sent to Minnesota, latest deployment, Associated Press

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
Biden signals support for Democrats’ plan to advance immigration changes unilaterally, via a budget bill., New York Times
Biden Seeks to Revive Vaccine Effort With New Rules and Incentives, New York Times
Biden to headline DNC fundraiser Monday, Politico
Vice President Kamala Harris unveils strategy to address illegal immigration at the border, CNBC

Continue reading “In the Know: July 30, 2021”

DFL Party News
Scott Jensen Banned From Advertising On Facebook After Repeatedly Spreading COVID-19 Disinformation, DFL Press Release

Governor Tim Walz
Trucking regulations waived in Minnesota to support farmers during ongoing drought, KSTP

Minnesota Legislature
Panel weighs pandemic bonuses for Minnesota’s frontline workers, Pioneer Press

Continue reading “In the Know: July 29, 2021”

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz hopeful State Fair can proceed as planned. ‘Get the vaccine.’, Pioneer Press
Governor Walz commemorates passage of Energy Conservation and Optimization Act bill, KARE 11

Minnesota Legislature
Clean energy law spurs broad backing as it takes effect in Minnesota, Bemidji Pioneer
With legislative OK, local mental health providers plan significant inpatient expansions, Southern Minn

Minnesota News
14 Minnesota counties fall under new federal mask recommendation, for now, Star Tribune
Woman waves Trump flag while driving onto Minnesota Capitol grounds, The Hill
Severe Weather Roared Through Central Minnesota Early Wednesday Morning, KNSI

Continue reading “In the Know: July 28, 2021”

Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Adopts Clean Car Standards In Push For More Electric Car Availability; Gov. Walz Calls It ‘A Win Across The Board’, WCCO

Minnesota News
Mayo Clinic will require employees to be vaccinated as of September 17, Pioneer Press
What are Minnesota’s social studies standards — and does critical race theory have anything to do with them?, MinnPost
MDH: Virus circulating nearly entirely among unvaccinated people; delta variant accounts for vast majority of cases, KSTP

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
Biden to address intelligence community for first time as President, CNN
Biden to national Latino group: ‘My administration will always have your back’, NBC News 
Vice President Kamala Harris set to meet with Native American leaders on voting rights,  Miami Herald

Continue reading “In the Know: July 27, 2021”

Governor Tim Walz
As drought worsens, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talks with affected farmers in Crookston, Duluth News Tribune
As Delta variant spreads, Walz discusses masking, emergencies, and back-to-school, Bring Me the News
Minnesota State Employee Unions, Walz Administration Reach New Contract Agreements, KNSI

Minnesota Legislature
Sen. Tomassoni on figuring out how to move forward with ALS, MPR News

Minnesota News
More Minnesota schools can continue online option, will make local choices on pandemic precautions, Star Tribune
Shelter from heat wave available in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Star Tribune
New effort aims to hold back water to slow ‘flashy’ Minn. rivers, MPR News
Church leaders and residents rally to ‘Replant Minnehaha Trees’, Pioneer Press

Continue reading “In the Know: July 23, 2021”

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Opioid settlement agreement with J&J, distributors could bring more than $300M to Minnesota, Bring Me the News

Governor Tim Walz
Governor touts education funding, pandemic recovery, Hometown Source
Governor Walz to visit Polk County farm to survey drought, visit farmers, Valley News Live

Minnesota Legislature
How Greater Minnesota priorities fared at the Minnesota Legislature this year, MinnPost

Continue reading “In the Know: July 22, 2021”

Governor Tim Walz
COLUMN: Victory for senior citizens, high school students, Stillwater Gazette

Minnesota Legislature
Ballot boxes: MInnesota delivers common sense, MinnPost

Minnesota News
Canadian wildfires threaten BWCA, worsen air quality across Minnesota, Star Tribune
Delta variant causing 75% of new Minnesota COVID-19 cases, Star Tribune
No water falling from iconic Minnesota waterfall, KSTP
As Drought Conditions Persists, Minnesota Cities Announce Water Conservation Measures, WCCO

Continue reading “In the Know: July 21, 2021”

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

Continue reading “In the Know: July 20, 2021”

Governor Tim Walz
As Minnesota’s drought worsens, Walz reaches out to the USDA for aid, KARE 11
Walz, DFL call on Rep. Thompson to resign amid domestic violence reports, Bring Me The News

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Senator David Tomassoni diagnosed with ALS, KARE 11
Nation’s only divided legislature passes bipartisan budget for Minnesota, St. Cloud Times
Next job for Minnesota lawmakers: Spend $250 million on front-line worker aid, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
Minneapolis Faces Possible Water Restrictions Amid Drought Conditions, CBS Minnesota
Hot, dry conditions show no sign of letting up in Minnesota, MPR
Minn. state Rep. John Thompson faces calls to resign over allegations of domestic violence, indecent exposure, The Washington Post

Continue reading “In the Know: July 19, 2021”

DFL Party News
DFL Party Statement On Governor Walz’s Executive Action On Conversion Therapy, DFL Press Release
Laura Bishop: ousted because she did her job — working to control pollution, MinnPost

Governor Tim Walz
As Minnesota’s drought worsens, Walz reaches out to the USDA for aid, KARE 11

Minnesota Legislature
MN bonding bill wish list hits record $5.5 billion, Pioneer Press

Minnesota News
Metro Transit increases safety measures on buses, trains, KARE 11
White House Convenes Mayors, Including Melvin Carter, To Discuss Strategies On Crime, WCCO
Minnesota leaders seek drought aid for livestock producers, Associated Press
After a tough year, Minnesota’s Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity, MPR News

Continue reading “In the Know: July 16, 2021”