Economy
As Consumer Protections Dwindle, Schools Push Financial Literacy, The American Prospect
Atop the House’s Tech Antitrust Probe, a Democrat With an Independent Manner, Wall Street Journal
What’s wrong with the current stock market? Maybe it’s time for a reset., Vox
GOP
The Man Who Liberated the Republican Party, The American Prospect
House Democrats consider bills to ‘safeguard democracy’ in response to Mueller report, NBC
NRA board members received payments amid excessive spending allegations: report, The Hill
Governor Tim Walz
What Gov. Walz learned in his rookie legislative session, Star Tribune
Governor’s office proclaims June 2019 Great Outdoors Month, Southernminn
Health Care
Restricting abortion is ‘bad for business,’ 180 business leaders say, CNN
Immigration
Migrants in custody at hospitals are treated like felons, doctors say, NYT
Labor News
During the 1939 WPA strike in Minneapolis, things got violent, MinnPost
Minnesota DFL News
DFL Chair: MN is “Ground Zero” for Upcoming Elections, WDIO
Minnesota Legislative Session
Additional funding to fight and research CWD highlights Minnesota outdoors legislation, Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota families in need celebrate long-awaited boost in state aid, MPR
Minnesota News
After string of dangerous chases, Minneapolis police rethink policy on pursuits, Star Tribune
New appreciation for a Minnesota fish long considered junk, MPR
News of the World
Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam, says she won’t back down on bill that provoked huge protest, NYT
Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to be the UK’s next prime minister, explained, Vox
US Diplomats see shift on gay rights, NYT
Dem, GOP Senators want to check Trump’s power to sell arms to Saudis, NBC
Representative Betty McCollum (CD4)
Rep. McCollum introduces legislation compelling U.S. Forest Service to complete and release study on toxic mining near the Boundary Waters, Cook County News Herald
Representative Tom Emmer
Constituents crowd Emmer’s town hall to talk trade, health care, St. Cloud Times
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Minnesota election security improvements underway, KSTP
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar says Trump treats farmers like “poker chips” in his “bankrupt casinos”, CBS News
Farmers Meet With Sen. Amy Klobuchar in Moorhead, KVRR
Senator Tina Smith
[AUDIO] Senator Smith Talks About Recent Stop in Greater MN, Voice of Alexandria
Smith Hears Urgency From Farmers for USMCA, KNUJ
Speaker Melissa Hortman
It’s time to stop underestimating House Speaker Melissa Hortman, Star Tribune
House Speaker Melissa Hortman on how the 2019 legislative deal got done, MinnPost
[AUDIO] One On One – with Melissa Hortman, Voice of Alexandria
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court rejects challenge to regulation of gun silencers, MPR
Ginsburg hints at sharp divisions ahead as Supreme Court term nears end, NYT
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Intel retirement fund dispute, Reuters
Trump
Fact-Checker gives us the latest on Trump’s false or misleading claims, MinnPost
Nadler reaches deal with Justice on Mueller documents on eve of contempt vote, The Hill
Case opened: Democrats begin public airing of Mueller report, Star Tribune
People are trying to figure out William Barr. He’s busy stockpiling power, NYT
Trump Trade Wars
Trump insists there’s more to Mexico deal than meets the eye, Star Tribune
Trump fights back against skeptics of his new Mexico deal, CNN
Trump: New China tariffs will take effect immediately if Xi skips G-20, The Hill
Trump slams Chamber of Commerce over tariff opposition, The Hill
Upcoming DFL Events
- June 10
- 4:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- 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
- June 11, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 13
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 14 — Flag Day
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- June 16 — Fathers’ Day
- June 17, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 18, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD40 marching in the Earle Brown Days Parade
- June 24, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 25, 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 29, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- July 2
- 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, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- July 3
- 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting
- July 4 — Independence Day
- July 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
- July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.