Days to the 2020 Election: 266
2020 Elections
Barr: U.S. scrutinizing information ahead of 2020 election, including from Giuliani, Reuters
2020 Election: Easy Ways Older People Can Get Involved In Political Campaigns, Forbes
Why Ranked-Choice Voting Is Having a Moment, New York Times
Agriculture
CORN, SOYBEAN PRICES SINK AHEAD OF USDA DATA, Successful Farming
STEEP CUTS TO CROP INSURANCE IN 2021 BUDGET, Successful Farming
Congress
House GOP leader says reassignment of Vindman was appropriate, The Hill
Jeffries: Trump budget is a “declaration of war on the American dream”, The Hill
Donald Trump
Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense, New York Times
Trump’s ‘Friday night massacre’ is just the beginning. I fear what’s to come., Washington Post
Trump’s Budget Is a $292 Billion Attack on Poor Americans, Mother Jones
Republican Senators Tried to Stop Trump From Firing Impeachment Witness, New York Times
Donald Trump’s Trade War
As Trump takes aim at EU trade, European officials brace for fight, Reuters
Economy
Trump to Payday Lenders: Let’s Rip America Off Again, Mother Jones
Trump’s greatest vulnerability is the economy – just ask poor Americans, The Guardian
If the economy is good, why do so many big American companies look so unstable?, Business Insider
Education
Trump education budget slashes student loan program in contrast to Democrats, Washington Post
2 Big Teachers Unions Call For Rethinking Student Involvement In Lockdown Drills, NPR
Environment
Democrats are reaching farmers with an exciting message: green agriculture, The Guardian
Federal Bill Seeks to Make Companies Responsible for Plastic Waste, New York Times
Controversial Trophy Hunting Council Disbanded Amid Legal Battle, NPR
Governor Tim Walz
Bonding bill top priority for both sides in 2020 legislative session, Fox 9
Affordable health care, education spending among topics of 2020 Minnesota legislative session, KSTP
Health
County in rural Kansas is jailing people over unpaid medical debt, CBS
Block Grants “Could Put At Risk The Health Coverage For Millions Of Vulnerable Americans, AARP
Immigration
Justice Dept. sues ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions in new crackdown over immigration enforcement, Washington Post
Two Gay Immigrants Left Everything For Safety in the US. Instead, Whey Were Sent to Guatemala, Buzzfeed News
Labor
The largest federal employee union punches back at Trump, Washington Post<
Minnesota environmental groups, custodial workers release climate change study, Fox 9
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Capitol springs back to life as lawmakers begin 2020 session, MPR
Our View: Lawmakers have day-one priorities to tackle, Duluth News Tribune
Can we shop for health care? A Minnesota Reformer colloquy, Minnesota Reformer
Hicks to run against Quam in House 25A, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota News
What you need to know about Trump’s plan to deport Hmong, Lao immigrants, MPR
Minnesota business leaders launch push for constitutional amendment on education, Star Tribune
Minnesota developing report card for assisted living centers, adding regulations, Pioneer Press
Native-led effort brings nighttime help to homeless, MN Reformer
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Rep. Angie Craig to hold town hall in Savage Feb. 19, Savage Pacer
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Collin Peterson blasts big cuts proposed for farm programs, Detroit Lakes Online
Republicans
One Republican is holding up $1.3 million to help save loons, City Pages
GOP chairman says he won’t hold hearing on Trump’s budget: ‘It turns into a diatribe’, The Hill
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court’s Enduring Bias, The Atlantic
The Supreme Court Is As Complicit As the Senate, Slate
Major Tax Case for Tech Giants Reaches Supreme Court, Bloomberg
U.S. News
China rebuffs U.S. charges of cyberespionage over Equifax hack, Washington Post
New York State Sues Trump Administration Over Global Entry Ban, Wall Street Journal
Native American burial grounds threatened by blasts for border wall construction, Arizona congressman says, CNN
After years of skyrocketing costs, lawmakers across the US push for caps on life-saving insulin payments, CNN
China spent years collecting Americans’ personal information. The U.S. just called it out, NBC
World News
Coronavirus updates: Death toll tops 1,000 in China as nations race to contain out, NBC News
Philippines scrapping military cooperation pact with US, The Hill
Delhi election: Is the verdict a vote against Narendra Modi?, BBC News
Suspected Boko Haram Fighters Kill at Least 30 in Nigeria, New York Times
Upcoming DFL Events:
- Today through March 2 — Super Tuesday Presidential Primary Early Voting, more information here.
- February 11 — Minnesota Legislative Session Starts
- February 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 5533
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 14 — Valentine’s Day
- February 15, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training Make Up, Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317
- February 17 — Presidents’ Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- February 19
- 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM — DFL Senior Day on the Hill, Minnesota State Capitol, Room 316, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN 5515.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Caucus Training, 1512 Woodbine Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
- 8:00 to 10:00 PM — Democratic Presidential Debate in Las Vegas, NV, watch on the NBC and MSNBC platforms
- February 22
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD37 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Rd, Blaine, MN 55434
- 3:00 to 5:00 PM — SD40 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- February 25 — Mardi Gras
- 7:00 t0 9:00 PM — Minnesota DFL Precinct Caucuses, more information here.
- February 26 — Ash Wednesday
- March 3
- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Minnesota Super Tuesday Primary, more information here.
- March 4
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- March 5
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters’ Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings (Tentative), Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- March 7
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446
- 1:00 to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Pre-Convention Committee Meetings, Northtown Library, 707 County Hwy. 10 Frontage Rd, Blaine, MN 55434
- March 8 — Daylight Saving Time Begins
- March 9
- 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
- March 10 — Purim and Holy
- 6:00 to 8:30 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction, Under Pressure Brewing, 8806 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427. Suggested donation of $15. Tickets available at the door or here.
- March 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN55433.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 14, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
- March 16, 7:oo to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
- March 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 19 — Spring Equinox
- March 21
- 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- 8:30 to 1:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
- March 28
- 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD40 DFL Convention, North View Middle School, 5889 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
- April 1 — April Fools’ Day
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 55402
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 2, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- April 4— SD37 DFL Convention, Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434. Contact them for specifics and timing at petersengm@gmail.com.
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD45 DFL Convention, Cooper High School, 47th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD36 DFL Convention, Coon Rapids High School, 2340 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55391
- April 7, 7:00 to 8:30 PM – SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- April 9 through 13 — Passover
- April 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Normal Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- April 10 — Good Friday
- April 11, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM — Brooklyn Center DFL Endorsing Convention, Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
- April 12 — Easter
- April 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 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
- April 15 — Tax Day
- April 18
- 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM — SD49 DFL Convention, Valley View Middle School, Auditorium, 6750 Valley View Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Convention, Orono High School, 795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N, Long Lake, Mn 55346.
- 12:00 to 5:00 PM — Hennepin County DFL Convention, Hopkins North Junior High School, Cafeteria, 10700 Cedar Lake Rd, Hopkins, MN 55305.
- May 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Convention, Park Center High School, Performing Arts Center, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55443.