Category: DFL In the Know

In the Know: May 14, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to lift state’s mask mandate Friday, Star Tribune 
CDC: Those who are fully vaccinated don’t need masks in most indoor situations, Bring Me The News 
Live updates: Walz expects Minnesota to beat national goal for COVID vaccinations this summer, KARE 11 
Gov. Walz announces vaccine walk-in expansions for 12-17 year olds, WDIO 

Minnesota Legislature 
Minnesota House votes 72-61 to legalize cannabis; vote in Senate unlikely, KSTP 
Minnesota House casts historic vote to legalize marijuana, Star Tribune
Minnesota expects $9 billion in federal stimulus, much of it is already targeted at certain priorities, Pioneer Press 

Speaker Hortman Cannabis Tweet
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In the Know: May 13, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorneys for former officer charged in George Floyd’s death call ME’s testimony into question, Star Tribune
Attorney General Ellison’s office wins big conviction for Medicaid fraud, Red Lake Nation News

Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
WATCH: Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan join community faith and business leaders, DFL POCI Caucus to call for action on police reform on Wednesday, May 12, Duluth News Tribune
Gov. Tim Walz on police reform: ‘Minnesota needs to heal’, Star Tribune
The race to vaccinate at least 70% of Minnesota, KAAL

Minnesota Legislature 
Minn. House takes historic vote on marijuana legalization today, Yahoo
‘Major roadblocks’ slow budget deal at the Capitol, make overtime all but certain, Bemidji Pioneer
Walz, legislative leaders remain “hopeful” to pass police reform, WDIO

AG Ellison Cannabis Tweet
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In the Know: May 12, 2021

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DFL Party News 
Working to get DFL message out in Lyon Co., Marshall Independent 

Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
WATCH: Gov. Tim Walz joins President Joe Biden in virtual discussion highlighting Minnesota’s vaccine success, Pine Journal 
Walz, Flanagan call for legislative unity, action on police reform, KSTP 

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota House set to vote on legalizing recreational cannabis Thursday, KARE 11 
Minnesota legislature may miss May 17th adjournment deadline, KFGO
Debate over eviction moratorium continues as Minnesota Legislative session nears close, KSTP 
Minnesota legal marijuana advocates focus on racial equity, Star Tribune 

Rep. Phillips Cannabis Tweet
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In the Know: May 11, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Gov. Walz To Discuss Minnesota’s Vaccination Efforts On Bipartisan Roundtable, WCCO 
Walz: COVID-19 vaccines for young teens expected to open this week, Bring Me The News 
Gov. Tim Walz To Meet With President Biden To Discuss Vaccination Efforts, WCCO 
Governor Walz Presses For Childcare Money, KTOE 

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Legislature faces tough budget talks in week ahead, KBJR 6
Minnesota police groups say they’re working on accountability, voice concerns at the Capitol, Park Rapids Enterprise 
‘It Was A Shell Shock For Sure’: Bills Before Legislature Aim To Bridge Child Care Access, Affordability Gaps, WCCO 
Minnesota House to vote on bill to legalize marijuana, KEYC 

Rep. Morrison Tweet Showing GOP Committee Members Leaving Virtual Meeting
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In the Know: May 10, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
At Issue: May 9 — Walz announces reopening plan as vaccine holdouts remain hesitant, KSTP  
Governor Walz plans visit to child care center urging for legislative support for working families, Valley News 

Minnesota Legislature
Legalized Marijuana Heads For Floor Vote In Minnesota House, WCCO 
Here Are The Major Issues In Play As The 2021 Minnesota Legislative Session Nears End,  WCCO 
Minnesota Legislature Faces Tough Budget Talks in Week Ahead, KNSI 
Prospects of on-time finish for Legislature dim, MPR 

Leader Winkler Cannabis Tweet
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In the Know: May 7, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Walz lifts most Minnesota virus restrictions by Memorial Day, Associated Press 
Minnesota governor announces plan to end COVID-19 restrictions and lift mask mandate by July 1, CBS 
Full Video: Walz To End Capacity Limits By May 28, Mask Mandate By July 1, WCCO 

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Republicans Hold State Parks, Museums, Zoos Hostage Over EV Fight, Gizmodo 
Minnesota House passes bill to allow sign and release warrants following Daunte Wright shooting, FOX 9 
House DFL members propose their measures for public safety budget bill, KSTP 

Sen. Mariani Tweet
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In the Know: May 6, 2021

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Attorney General Keith Ellison
Opinion: Charging hate crimes is a slippery slope, Johnson City Press

Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Walz to announce wind-down of Minnesota’s COVID restrictions, MPR

Minnesota Legislature
Changes to state sexual assault laws advance in the Legislature, Sun Sailor
Legislators propose Minnesota office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Star Tribune
In police debate at Minnesota Capitol, echoes from past ring anew, MPR
State should renew commitment to helping Native communities, Star Tribune

Sen. Murphy ERA Tweet
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In the Know: May 5, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota governor presses Senate to OK $150 million summer school plan, Pine Journal 
Walz to announce update to Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Thursday, KSTP
Walz presses lawmakers on summer school plan, KARE 11 
Good news on vaccination availability in MN, KTOE

Minnesota Legislature
Senate Republicans threaten to cut funding for Minnesota state parks, environmental programs over ‘clean cars’ rule, Star Tribune 
It’s ‘theater’ week at the Minnesota Legislature, MinnPost 
Minnesota Legislature struggles for compromise on policing, St. Peter Herald 

Minnesota News
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota reports six cases of variant first found in India, MinnPost 
Drug overdose deaths up 27% in Minnesota in 2020, KFGO 
Minnesota business owners in the tourism and hospitality industry prepare to bounce back this summer, KARE 11 
Minnesota man is second Boogaloo member to plead to federal terror charges, Star Tribune 

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In the Know: May 4, 2021

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Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Gov. Walz to update state-wide COVID restrictions, KARE 11 
Walz, Flanagan to call on lawmakers to pass summer learning plan, KSTP
Minnesota State Fair kicking off summer with Memorial Day weekend mini fair, Star Tribune

Minnesota Legislature
Bridging the Geographic Divide: Broadband, League of Women Voters
Police reform, emergency powers, and spending decisions jam Minnesota legislature budget in final two weeks, Grand Forks Herald Review 
Minnesota Senate GOP passes voter ID requirement, Star Tribune 
Minnesota Legislature struggles for compromise on policing, The Edwardsville Intelligencer 
GOP-led Minnesota Senate approves voter ID bill, but it’s unlikely to become law, KARE 11 
Tensions Rise As Minnesota Senate, House Hold Joint Conference Committee On Police Reform, WCCO 

Minnesota News
Minnesota State Fair kicking off summer with Memorial Day weekend mini fair, Star Tribune
Minnesota State Fairgrounds COVID vaccination site accepting walk-ups through Tuesday, KARE 11
Minnesota drug overdose deaths jumped in pandemic year, MPR

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In the Know: May 3, 2021

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DFL Congressional Delegation
Biden’s police reform deadline puts pressure on Congress, Star Tribune

Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota State Fair could be ‘normal’ this year, Gov. Tim Walz says, Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal 
Crunch time at MN Capitol collides with COVID fight, MPR

Minnesota Legislature 
DFL Says Police Reform Is Urgent; Republicans Say New Legislation Unlikely This Year, Patch.com 
Tug-of-War Continues Over MN State Budget Priorities, Public News Service 
‘Senators need to be held accountable’ on a police reform bill, Post Bulletin 

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