Economy
The “Shelby Mafia” Is Muscling Through a Major New Bank Merger, The Intercept
Stephen Moore says he’ll drop out of Fed consideration if he becomes a ‘political problem’ for GOP, The Hill
Education
Minnesota graduation rates up, disparities remain, MinnPost
Founder of African American Studies department retires, MN Daily
GOP
Nothing irks some white people like accurate history, MPR
In his first few months in Congress, First District Rep. Jim Hagedorn has stayed true to Trump. Will his district?, MinnPost
Florida passed a historic expansion of voting rights. Now Republicans want to hobble it., Vox
50 Minnesota Republicans vote to declare their ignorance on climate change, City Pages
Health Care
Minnesota’s disgraceful do-nothing session on measles vaccine, Star Tribune
CDC reports largest U.S. measles outbreak since year 2000, MPR
For First Time, Pharmaceutical Distributor Faces Federal Criminal Charges Over Opioid Crisis, NY Times
Hundreds of anti-vaxx families pile into California Capitol to protest immunization bill, The Hill
Minnesota Legislative Session
These 50 Minnesota Republican lawmakers say humans aren’t ‘key cause of climate change’, Pioneer Press
Lawmakers: For-Profit Insurers Could Raid Minnesota Reserves, WCCO
Lawmakers debate health bill containing emergency insulin supply, tobacco 21, Fox 9
Lawmakers begin final push with big differences to resolve, MPR
Minnesota House DFL puts off sweeping health care budget for another day, Star Tribune
Local minimum wage hikes emerge as Capitol sticking points, MPR
Minnesota News
Minneapolis police union offers free ‘warrior’ training, in defiance of mayor’s ban, Star Tribune
3M to cut 2,000 jobs, 1Q results miss Wall Street’s view, MPR
Diesel fuel leaks for hours from pipeline in western Minnesota, Star Tribune
Should Minnesota allow two fishing rods per angler? Republicans say yes, Democrats say no., Pioneer Press
Super weed that impacts corn, beans hits state, St. Cloud Times
News of the World
Sri Lanka suicide bomber was previously arrested and then released, CNN
Representative Dean Phillips
Phillips, Eaton talk opioids at town hall, CCX Media
Secretary of State Steve Simon
HAVA, Russian hackers and provisional ballots: How an ‘early win’ became a legislative quagmire, MinnPost
Trump
Impeachment: only 2 so far, and no convictions, MinnPost
Trump’s tweets are getting more unhinged, Vox
Trump’s stonewalling of Congress is a constitutional crisis, CNN
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 4, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — State DFL Central Committee Meeeting, Central High School, 622-766 3rd St SW, Crosby, MN 56441
- 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.
- May 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- May 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- May 17
- 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.
- 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD34 DFL Spring Into 2020 Community Gathering and Fundraiser. Join them for a casual supper for community members to socialize, organize and fundraise so they can work together in the 2020 campaign season. Children welcome. RSV by Wednesday May 15 to chair@sd34dfl.org.
- May 19, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Convention, Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Hall, 1681 Cope Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55109
- May 22 — Minnesota Legislative Session Ends
- May 24
- 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.
- 6:00 to 9:00 PM — 8th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Pelos, Minnesota Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Interested in sitting at a CD3 table? Email Cheryl Poling.
- May 27 — Memorial Day
- May 29 through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN