DFL Party News
DFL Party Postpones Founders Day Dinner, dfl.org
Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Gov. Walz not considering new restrictions as he extends emergency powers, Star Tribune
As CDC urges Michigan to shut down, Gov. Tim Walz watches closely, Bring Me The News
Minnesota Legislature
‘How the killing of Daunte Wright is affecting police reform efforts at the Minnesota Legislature, Minn Post
Minnesota’s Divided Legislature Stakes Out its Positions, Twin Cities Business Magazine
State Caucuses Outline Police Accountability Measures After Fatal Police Shooting in Brooklyn Center, KNSI
Minnesota News
In Minnesota, suburban mayor is thrust into policing debate, KSTP
FEMA vaccination site opens at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, KARE 11
Minnesota Clinics Report Majority Of COVID Hospitalizations Are Under 65 Years Old Now, WCCO
Minnesota complies with federal pause on J&J vaccine, Star Tribune
Republican Party News
Trump didn’t bring White working-class voters to the Republican Party. The data suggest he kept them away., The Washington Post
Republicans in two rural Georgia counties censure Gov. Brian Kemp and others, The New York Times
Gaetz’s glare stings House GOP — but his future’s safe for now, Politico
U.S. News
Pfizer to deliver more COVID vaccines than planned by May, CEO says, 10 News
U.S. recommends “pause” for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine to review blood clot cases, CBS
Biden to address U.S. Congress as lawmakers consider infrastructure plan, Reuters
Biden to announce plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, Los Angeles Times
U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Stimulus package benefits millions of families with adult dependents, Star Tribune
U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Exclusive: White House meeting with members of Problem Solvers Caucus, Yahoo! News
U.S. Senator Tina Smith
Senators urge EBSA to hold Goldman accountable in 1MDB scandal, Pensions & Investments
‘It’s time to go big’: Elizabeth Warren makes aggressive push for student-debt cancellation, Market Watch
Upcoming Events:
You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.
- Today through May 12 — Ramadan
- April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
- April 15 — Tax Day, delayed until May 17, 2021
- 5:30 to 7:30 PM — 2021 DFL Founders Day Celebration with Special Guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmore, more information and tickets here.
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
- April 20, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
- April 21
- 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- April 22 — Earth Day
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
- April 28
- 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
- May 2 — Orthodox Easter
- May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
- 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
- 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- May 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- May 9 — Mother’s Day
- May 10
- 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
- May 12 — Eid al-Fitr
- May 16 through 18 — Shavout
- May 31 — Memorial Day