In the Know: March 17, 2020

Days to the November Election:  231

2020 Election
Ohio’s Governor Postpones Primary as Health Emergency Is Declared Over Virus, New York Times
Coronavirus and the 2020 election: A collapsing economy is a disaster for the incumbent, Vox

Agriculture
DOW HAS WORST POINT LOSS EVER, SOYBEANS LOSE 27¢ MONDAY, Successful Farming
Potential Impact of the Novel Coronavirus on U.S. Agriculture, Agweb

Congress
Paid sick leave sticking point in Senate vote on coronavirus relief bill, CNBC
Congress Weighs New, Massive Wave Of Emergency Funding To Address Coronavirus, NPR

Donald Trump
White House disputes talk of national curfew, The Hill
Trump tweets about Coronavirus using term ‘Chinese virus’, NBC News
Trump claims coronavirus is under control — contradicting reality and his own top expert, CNN
Before Trump’s inauguration, a warning: ‘The worst influenza pandemic since 1918′, Politico
White House Privately Backchannels Its Coronavirus Messaging to Conservative Social-Media Influencers, Daily Beast
“There’s No Boogeyman He Can Attack”: Angry at Kushner, Trump Awakens to the COVID-19 Danger, Vanity Fair
Poll: Most Americans don’t trust Trump on coronavirus information, Politico

Economy
So We’re Working From Home. Can the Internet Handle It?, New York Times
Global markets remain volatile while US futures rebound after historic rout, CNN
Markets settle, but coronavirus fears continue to fuel sell-off, NBC News

Education
How to keep kids learning as Minnesota schools remain closed during coronavirus outbreak, MPR
U.S. Schools Deploy Remote Learning on Unprecedented Scale, Wall Street Journal

Environment
Greenland and Antarctica are now melting six times faster than in the 1990s, accelerating sea-level rise, USA Today
Coronavirus postpones major climate plan in Congress, Grist
Social Distancing? You Might Be Fighting Climate Change, Too, New York Times

Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz issues order to stop dining inside bars, restaurants to slow COVID-19 spread, KARE11
Walz says food supply chain is solid as hoarding continues, KTOE
FULL VIDEO: Gov. Walz Closes All Restaurants, Bars, WCCO

Health
Coronavirus vaccine trial administers first dose to participant, CNN
Dire new report forces U.S. and U.K. to change course on coronavirus strategy, Axios
10 tips for talking about COVID-19 with your kids, PBS New Hour

Immigration
When Arizona Elected a Mexican Immigrant Governor, New York Times

Labor
Workers affected by coronavirus can apply for unemployment, MPR

Minnesota DFL
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s Executive Committee met and approved a slate of emergency measures designed to combat the spread of COVID-19. These measures include the postponement of all conventions and DFL sponsored events scheduled from March 14th – May 1st are postponed. To read the full list of changes, visit dfl.org/COVID-19

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Legislature sets aside $200 million for emergency COVID response, Star Tribune

Minnesota News
Minnesota hospitals plan for ‘stages’ of COVID-19 patients, warn of a possible surge, MPR
Walz orders bars and restaurants closed as part of latest effort to slow spread of COVID-19, MinnPost
In-person instruction canceled for the rest of the semester, MN Daily
Tracking coronavirus in Minnesota, Star Tribune

Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
VIDEO: Rep. Angie Craig talks COVID-19 & constituent briefing call, KAAL

Republicans
Romney proposes giving $1,000 to every American adult as coronavirus response measure,CNN
House sends coronavirus relief bill to Senate after delay by Rep. Gohmert, NBC News
RNC agrees to stop using ‘census’ in mailers, online ads, Washington Post

Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar, Wyden call for expanded mail-in and early voting amid coronavirus outbreak, The Hill

Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith nominates two Plymouth students to service academies, Hometown Source

U.S. News
Trump administration seeks roughly $850 billion in emergency stimulus to confront coronavirus economic fallout, Washington Post
Americans told to hunker down as coronavirus claims 90 lives, CBS News
How the San Francisco Bay Area coronavirus ‘shelter in place’ order works, Los Angeles Times
Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer, NBC News

World News
Macron Declares France ‘at War’ With Virus, as E.U. Proposes 30-day Travel Ban, New York Times
Coronavirus live updates: China reports 21 new cases, Malaysia shuts borders, CNBC
EU To Shut Borders As France, Germany Tighten Restrictions To Control Coronavirus, NPR
Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong Face Second Wave of Coronavirus Cases, Wall Street Journal

Minnesota Values Podcast
Check out the House DFL’s new podcast, the Minnesota Values Podcast! New episodes weekly! Last weeks episode featured Rep. Jamie Long and Rep. Liz Olson sitting down with Majority Leader Ryan Winkler talking about important issues being worked on in the Capitol. Tune in using this link!

Voter Protection
If you or someone you know has trouble registering to vote or casting a ballot, we encourage you to reach out to the DFL’s new Voter Protection Hotline at 833-DFL-VOTE (833-335-8683).

Upcoming DFL Events

With the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, we suggest you check with the hosting organization to see if meetings, etc. are being held.

• March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
• March 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED FOR NATIONAL DELEGATE TRAINING CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting
• March 18, 7:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Minnesota National Presidential Nominating Delegate Candidate Training
• March 19 — Spring Equinox
• March 21
  • 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD34 DFL Convention
  • 8:30  to  1:00  PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD48 DFL Convention
  • 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 Precinct Chairs Welcome Brunch, 3415 Warner Ln, Mound, MN 55364
• March 23, 7:00 PM —  Gov. Tim Walz State of the State Address, more information as it become available.
• March 28
  • 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD40 DFL Convention
  • 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD50 DFL Convention
• 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
  • 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD45 DFL Convention, Cooper High School, 47th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428
  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD57 DFL Convention
  • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, SD36 DFL Convention
  • 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, SD44 DFL Convention, Minnetonka High Schoo
• 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 — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Brooklyn Center DFL Endorsing Convention
• 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
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC CD3 DFL Central Committee Meting
• April 18
  • 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SD49 DFL Convention
  • 10:00 AM  to 3:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC  SD33 DFL Convention, Orono High School
  • 12:00 to 5:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Hennepin County DFL Convention, Hopkins North Junior High School
• April 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — Anoka County DFL Meeting, Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
• April 22 — Earth Day
• April 23 through May 23 — Ramadan
• April 24 — Arbor Day
• April 25, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM — POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, Brooklyn Park DFL Convention
• May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
  • 7:00  to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location to be determined
• May 6
  • 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
• May 7, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
• May 9, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM — CD3 DFL Convention, Park Center High School, Performing  Arts Center, 7300 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55344.
• May 10 — Mother’s Day
• May 11
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
• May  14
  • 7:00  to 9:00 PM —  SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
  • 7:oo to 9:00  PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Community Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345