Congress
Ban government shutdowns? It’s on the table in D.C. Minn. freshmen among those trying to end tactic., Star Tribune
How They Voted: Federal pay, troop withdrawal, shutdowns, Mankato Free Press
Economy
AP-NORC poll: How financial security varies by age, income, Financial Post
Soak the rich? Americans say go for it Surveys are showing overwhelming support for raising taxes on top earners., Politico
Governor Tim Walz
Elements begin to emerge of Walz agenda for rural Minnesota, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Minnesota Legislature
Duluth lawmaker advocates bill to register more voters, Duluth News Tribune
Fight against distracted driving in Minnesota focuses on cellphone use, Star Tribune
Get the word out on the value of vaccinations Minnesota needs a public health campaign to combat risky conspiracies., Star Tribune
Washington County legislators sponsor bills to study health impact of 3M chemicals, Pioneer Press
Minnesota judicial budget request reflects impending wave of retirements, Star Tribune
Should Minnesota adopt paid family leave?, MPR
Minnesota News
Nobles Sheriff Kent Wilkening sued for keeping inmates jailed after their release date, City Pages
Representative Collin Peterson
Bill Would Return Flavored, Non-Flavored Whole Milk Back To Schools, AM950 KOEL
Representative Dean Phillips
Rep. Phillips pushing for Election Day federal holiday, Sun Current
Phillips backs bill to overturn Citizens United, Eden Prairie News
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar will hold 6 roundtable meetings on drug prices, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Senate District 11 Special Election
High stakes define Minnesota Senate special election coming up Tuesday, Star Tribune
Senate District 11 candidates call for action over mail-in ballots, Duluth News Tribune
U.S.
More Democrats press Virginia governor to resign, MPR
Virginia gov. resists resignation call over blackface photo, AP
#ImWithKap: How Colin Kaepernick dominated Super Bowl conversations without taking the field, Washington Post
Pentagon will deploy approximately 3,750 additional US forces to provide more support at southwest border, CNN
Trump
Trump campaign takes steps to prevent a challenge within GOP, ABC News
Trump ignites new immigration furor ahead of State of the Union, CNN
Upcoming DFL Events
- February 4, 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD11 Special Election Phone Bank, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN 55439. More information and RSVP here.
- February 5
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting,Teamsters Local 120 Hall, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, Mississippi Room
- February 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- February 8, 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.
- February 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact SD40 DFL for more information
- February 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- February 12, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- February 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- February 14 — Valentine’s Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- February 15, 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.
- February 18 — Presidents’ Day
- 9:00 AM — DFL Senior Caucus Day on the Hill, AFL-CIO Capitol Office Building, 175 Aurora Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103. Registration at 9:00 AM. Program at 9:30 AM. Light breakfast and lunch available for a $5.00 donation. The event will focus on elder health justice
- February 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- February 22, 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.