Economy
Reagan’s supply-side warriors blaze a comeback under Trump, Politico
Environment
Most Teachers Don’t Teach Climate Change; 4 In 5 Parents Wish They Did, NPR
7 things we’ve learned about Earth since the last Earth Day, Vox
Climate change becomes key voter concern in Minnesota, across U.S., Star Tribune
10 ways to accelerate progress against climate change, Vox
Governor Tim Walz
100 days in, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hits the road, hoping for break in partisan gridlock, Star Tribune
We’re small-business owners. We support Gov. Walz’s budget-and-tax direction, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislative Session
Big issues in dispute as Minnesota Legislature approaches homestretch, Winona Daily News
4 popular Minn. Democratic bills that may not become law this year, Duluth News Tribune
Could the legislative session end with GOP and DFL senators joining hands?, Star Tribune
Money to secure Minnesota elections still in limbo, Southernminn.com
Minnesota lawmakers, lobbyists describe cautious Capitol in wake of #MeToo, Star Tribune
Minnesota News
Taking the ‘warrior’ out of Minneapolis policing, Star Tribune
News of the World
Sri Lanka attacks: ‘International network’ linked to bombings, BBC
US to end sanctions exemptions for major Iranian oil importers, BBC
Representative Angie Craig
Farmers need Emmer to back biodiesel tax credit, St. Cloud Times
Representative Ilhan Omar
South Florida Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Democratic Lawmakers, Including Ilhan Omar, New Times Broward-Palm Beach
Representative Jim Hagedorn
Hagedorn did as told by NRA, Mankato Free Press
Secretary of State Steve Simon
While hackers threaten 2020 election systems, politics intruding on security fixes, Star Tribune
Trump
Trump sues to block House Democrats from obtaining his financial records, CNN
U.S. News
Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases, AP
Russia’s plan for 2020? Exacerbate tensions, sow mistrust, sit back and enjoy the show, MinnPost
New York outbreaks drive US measles count up to 626, AP
Upcoming DFL Events
- Today through April 27 — Passover
- April 26, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- April 27
- April 28, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD48 DFL Road Rally Scavenger Hunt. Explore Eden Prairie and Minnetonka in two hours of zany educational fun ending in an evening of great food and conversation. More information here.
- May 1
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Room C102, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- May 3, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- May 5
- Cinco de Mayo
- May 6 through June 5 — Ramadan
- May 7
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- May 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- May 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
- May 10, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- May 12 — Mother’s Day
- SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.