Congress
Local Lawmakers React to State of the Union, ABC6
Hagedorn Reacts to State of the Union, KEYC
Democrats identify 44 vulnerable House members to defend in 2020, Roll Call
Democrats seek Green New Deal to address climate change, ABC News
Governor Tim Walz
MN Governor to testify on state infrastructure needs before Congressional Hearing in D.C., Valley News
Walz aims for ‘resets, fresh starts’ at gridlock-prone Capitol, MPR
Justice
Minneapolis City Council debates temporary halt to certain traffic stops, Star Tribune
What police can fix when responding to sexual assault, St. Cloud Times
Minnesota Legislature
COMMENTARY: Greater Minnesota schools need adequate state funding, Park Rapids Enterprise
Rarick’s victory leaves plenty of questions, KBJR
Legislators go behind prison walls for a deeper look, Star Tribune
MN bill would allow secret ‘granny cams’ in nursing homes to catch abuse, Pioneer Press
In the Hopper: Restrictive covenants, bar mix, data breaches, Minnesota Lawyer
Rep. Jeff Brand reviews first month in House of Representatives, St. Peter Herald
Letter: Thanks for streamlining bill process at Capitol, Albert Lea Tribune
Proposed bill would stop drug price gouging, Wahpeton Daily News
Minnesota mom becomes advocate to lower drug prices, KARE11
Minnesota House, Senate members introduce United Black Legislative Caucus, Insight News
Minnesota families of nursing home patients press for right to use cameras to monitor care, Star Tribune
Reresentative. Betty McCollum
Lawmakers ask for GAO review of Interior’s decisions during government shutdown, Federal News Network
House to probe legality of making feds work during shutdowns, FCW
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Winonans share stories of skyrocketing drug prices with Klobuchar’s staff at roundtable, Winona Daily News
Klobuchar Staff Hosts Prescription Drug Roundtable, KIMT3
Trump
Larry Hogan isn’t the Republican answer to Trumpism, Star Tribune
Democrats launch new probe of Trump’s finances, Russia ties, WTOP
Judge to release some info on FBI raid of Trump lawyer Cohen, Seattle Times
Dems turn focus to tax returns – and Trump’s loom largest, Valley News
Senate panel approves Barr, Pres. Trump’s AG pick, WILX
U.S.
Blackface photo is a reminder of Virginia’s racist history, NBC News
Texas’ election chief defends sharing flawed noncitizen list, ABC News
House panel to vote on subpoena for acting attorney general, NewsOK
Virginia looks to Black Caucus for cues in political turmoil, AP
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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.