DFL Party News
DFL Party Statement On Governor Walz’s Executive Action On Conversion Therapy, DFL Press Release
Laura Bishop: ousted because she did her job — working to control pollution, MinnPost
Governor Tim Walz
As Minnesota’s drought worsens, Walz reaches out to the USDA for aid, KARE 11
Minnesota Legislature
MN bonding bill wish list hits record $5.5 billion, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News
Metro Transit increases safety measures on buses, trains, KARE 11
White House Convenes Mayors, Including Melvin Carter, To Discuss Strategies On Crime, WCCO
Minnesota leaders seek drought aid for livestock producers, Associated Press
After a tough year, Minnesota’s Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity, MPR News
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris News
The U.S. will warn companies about Hong Kong’s ‘deteriorating’ situation, Biden says, CNBC
Biden administration moves to reverse Trump-era showerhead rule, CNN
Fact check: Biden still weighing options for forgiving student loan debt, USA Today
Biden touts ‘historic’ effort to reduce child poverty through expanded child tax credit, CNN
Republican Party News
McCarthy puts political hopes above democracy with Trump pilgrimage, CNN
More money, more problems: Cheney and Kinzinger feel Trump effect, Politico
Some Republican leaders are speaking out in favor of Covid vaccines., New York Times
U.S. News
2 charged with plotting to blow up Democratic headquarters, Washington Post
Plans for free pre-K and community college could provide a ‘ladder into the middle class.’, New York Times
Democrats push sweeping climate legislation amid a scorching summer, Washington Post
California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan, Associated Press
U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
McCollum Community Projects Totaling $2.9 Million for Public Safety Included in Funding Bill, Rep. Betty McCollum Press Release
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will hold voting rights hearing this Monday in Atlanta, The Atlanta Voice
Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Press Release
U.S. Senator Tina Smith
What’s a Clean Energy Standard? Democrats try carrots and sticks on climate change, NBC News
Trump Berates Former General for Being Bad at Military Coups, Intelligencer
Upcoming Events:
You can find non-DFL Party events on our Action Alert post.
- July 17, 12:00 to 3:00 PM — SD49 DFL Picnic, Rosland Park Shelter, 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435. Join them for a great opportunity to meet statewide, legislative officials as well as local office holders and candidates in Bloomington and Minnetonka
- July 21, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, agenda has been emailed to members, email info@dfl3cd.org for specifics if you’d like to join
- July 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- July 31, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — DFL Day of Action — Knock in Your Neighborhood! More information and RSVP here.
- August 3, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- August 4
- 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- August 5, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- August 7 — State DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available.
- August 9
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- August 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
- August 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- August 26 through September 6 — Minnesota State Fair
- August 28 — DFL Volunteer Day at Minnesota State Fair, more information to come
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information