Age of Trump:
Trump to Impose Sweeping Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, New York Times
The Real Risks of Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, New York Times
The Trump Admin’s Infrastructure Plan Doubles Down on a System That Doesn’t Work, In These Times
Emails show Interior Dept shrunk federally protected lands allow drilling: report, The Hill
Gov. Dayton:
Dayton, Johnson reintroduce MinnesotaCare buy-in option, Mankato Free Press
Minnesota Legislative Session:
GOP ices gun restriction bills at Minnesota Capitol, MPR News
Minnesota lieutenant governor deliberately skips duties, MPR News
‘Limited’ surplus means tough decisions ahead for Minnesota lawmakers, MinnPost
State’s backlog of elder abuse reports virtually gone thanks to improved intake system, Star Tribune
Representative Erik Paulsen:
Letter: There will be differences of opinion, Lakeshore Weekly News
Representative Jason Lewis:
Letter: Look at politician’s values before calling him ‘breath of fresh air’, Prior Lake American
Tim Pawlenty:
Tim Pawlenty returns to the bad old days of fighting the Gay Menace, City Pages
Other News:
How Big Law Has Captured the Trump Administration, The Nation
Senate Intelligence Leaders Say House G.O.P. Leaked a Senator’s Texts, New York Times
Chairman of House VA Committee Supports Medical Marijuana Research, Marijuana.com
Scott Walker Refusing To Hold Elections GOP Might Lose, Talking Points Memo
NRA boycott: REI, Mountain Equipment Co-Op, stop selling major outdoor brand with NRA ties, Washington Post
Mike Pence loses legal battle to keep Syrian refugees out of Indiana, VICE News
US ambassador to Mexico resigns amid strained relations between the two countries, Independent
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- Today through April 1 — Senate District DFL Conventions to be held during this period
- March 2, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 3, 9:00 AM — SD34 DFL Convention, Maple Grove Senior High School Auditorium, 9800 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
- March 3, 9:00 AM — SD36 DFL Convention, Jackson Middle School, 6000 109th Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
- March 3, 9:00 AM — SD50 DFL Convention, Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
- March 3, 11:00 AM — SD33 DFL Precinct Chair and Vice Chair Welcome Bruch. If you were elected Caucus night in SD33 as a precinct chair or vice chair, you should have received an invitation. If you didn’t, please contact c.olson@dflsd33.org for details.
- March 6, 7:00 PM — UPDATE: no SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting this month
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
- March 6, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- March 7, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, locations vary, check their website for more information.
- March 8, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 9, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- March 10, 10:00 AM — SD37 DFL Convention, CHANGE OF LOCATION: Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
- March 11, 12:00 PM — SD46 DFL Convention, St. Louis Park High School, 6425 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426. More information and RSVP here.
- March 12, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 12, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- March 13, 6:0 PM — SD44 DFL Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Co., 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. More information and RSVP here.
- March 14, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420