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In the Know: March 19, 2021


Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz releases revised Minnesota state budget proposalKSTP 
Gov. Tim Walz scales back proposed tax increases, boosts tax reliefStar Tribune  
Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Lives Lost to COVID-19Union Times 

Minnesota Legislature 
Minnesota lawmakers weigh relief for municipal utilities and low-income residentsPine Journal 
Proposed Minnesota state corrections policy aims to reduce inmate time behind bars, help them re-enter communityPioneer Press 
Lawmakers Advance Bills To Help Offset Natural Gas Costs Due To February SurgeWCCO 

Minnesota News 
Minnesota hits 500,000 COVID-19 cases, 2 million vaccine shotsStar Tribune 
New Minnesota education commissioner focused on learning recoveryDuluth News Tribune 
Minnesota student with Standing Rock roots wins national Heart of the Arts AwardPark Rapids Enterprise 
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Will vaccinations outpace outbreaks?MPR 

National News 
Top U.S., China diplomats have public spat as Alaska summit opens, NBC  
FBI releases new video footage of officers being assaulted at the US CapitolCNN 
Biden says US to hit 100 million vaccinations goal on FridayWSAZ 
Atlanta spa shootings: Biden and Harris to meet with Asian American leaders; family members remember shooting victimsUSA Today

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
School lunch leaders want free meals for all studentsYahoo! News 
Representative Angie Craig Joins Bipartisan Working Group in CongressVoice of Alexandria 

U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (CD3, D)
Rep. Curtis leads bipartisan coalition with legislation to combat surveillance of Uyghurs and othersUtah Policy

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Congress tries to get the FTC in fighting shapeThe Verge

Upcoming Events:

You can find non-DFL events on our Action Alert post.

  • March 18, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 23, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 24, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 28 — Palm Sunday
  • March 28 through April 3 — Passover
  • March 29 — Holi
  • March 30, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Train the Trainer session, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • March 31, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 1 — April Fools’ Day
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 2 — Good Friday
  • April 4 — Easter
  • April 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD40 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
  • April 7
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 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.
  • April 8
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
    • 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.
  • April 12 through May 12 — Ramadan
  • April 12
    • 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.
  • April 13, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 14, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • April 15 — Tax Day, delayed until May 17, 2021
    • 5:30 to 7:30 PM — 2021 DFL Founders Day Celebration with Special Guest Gov. Gretchen Whitmore, more information and tickets here.
    • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
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