Attorney General Keith Ellison
Congress
Schumer to introduce bill naming Senate office building after McCain amid Trump uproar, The Hill
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan joins board of Fox Corporation, CBS3
Democrats call for investigation into pro-Trump former owner of massage parlors, MPR
APNewsBreak: Congress’ inaction endangers black lung fund, AP
Governor Tim Walz
Gov. Walz says raising gas tax ‘could be used’ on projects around state, KSTP
‘I’m done’: Walz heads to dangerous rail crossing to push gas tax, FOX9
Gov. Tim Walz takes his gas tax push on the road to Anoka, Star Tribune
Minnesota
Families urged to seek free lead, asthma testing in north Minneapolis, Star Tribune
Former Minnesota AGs Swanson, Hatch reunite to open Minneapolis law firm, Star Tribune
Legislative auditor: BCA should be responsible for investigating fraud in child care program, MinnPost
Legislative auditor calls for shift in Minnesota’s child-care fraud investigations, Star Tribune
5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity, MPR
Cities across Minnesota prep for worst as spring, snowmelt add to flood threat, Star Tribune
Metro Transit’s new general manager tackles rider experience, from cleaner vehicles to more enforcement, Pioneer Press
Racial disparities in discipline still a problem for St. Paul schools, Pioneer Press
Metro Transit boss: Crisis in customer service sparks improvements on buses and trains, MPR
Evictions are rising in Rochester; this team is trying to stop them, MPR
Communities in southern Minnesota wait, watch and brace for flooding, MPR
Metro Transit aims to improve quality of service on light rail, buses, Star Tribune
Pollinator-friendly yards could get help from the state of Minnesota, Star Tribune
Where’s our train? Let’s finish the Northstar Line!, MinnPost
Minnesota Legislature
Parents of color want a clearer way to assess schools in Minnesota, MinnPost
MN Republicans ready to reopen school choice debate, Pioneer Press
‘We’ll fight for this one’: Gazelka says bill creating tax credits for private school scholarships is a GOP priority, MinnPost
Senate Republicans revive private school scholarships plan, AP
Republican wins east-central Minnesota House district seat, Star Tribune
Minnesota medical marijuana patients are at the mercy of a task force that never meets, CityPages
Showdown looms over school scholarship tax credit, MPR
Inside Minnesota’s omnibus election bill, Wahpeton Daily News
Representative Angie Craig
Representative Collin Peterson
Collin Peterson scores near top again on annual ranking of bipartisanship, DL Online
Senator Tina Smith
Minnnesotan Democratic Senator Visits Israel, Senator Tina Smith [D-MN] met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday., Jerusalem Post
Trump
Another Trump Facebook election, Axios
Trump: Social media sites discriminate against conservatives, Star Tribune
Shifting hopes as Republicans and Democrats await Mueller, AP
State Department bars press corps from Pompeo briefing, won’t release list of attendees, CNN
Trump to nominate former Delta Air Lines executive to lead FAA, MPR
Trump escalates feud with Kellyanne Conway’s ‘husband from hell!’, Star Tribune
New Hampshire Republicans welcome Trump primary challenge, AP
Trump: Never was, never will be fan of Sen. John McCain, AP
U.S.
Facebook overhauls ad targeting to prevent discrimination in housing, credit and employment, CNBC
Westminster Town Hall Forum: David Hogg’s ideas to prevent gun violence, MPR
The Daily 202: Scott Walker plans to crusade for a balanced-budget amendment via constitutional convention, Washington Post
Supreme Court broadens the government’s power to detain criminal immigrants, MPR
White nationalist groups increase recruiting and propaganda across the west, MPR
California National Guard to leave border, help stop fires, AP
Poll: Support rises in all age groups for legal pot, AP
Upcoming DFL Events
- March 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 22, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- March 26
- 6:00 to 8:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Davanni’s Meeting Room, 8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.
- March 27, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Lunds & Byerlys Meeting Room, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- March 29, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- April 1 — April Fools’ Day
- April 2
- 5:30 to 7:30 PM — Minnesota DFL Young Professionals Fundraiser and Social Hour with Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Jalali Nelson, Lake Monster Brewing, 550 Vandalia St, Unit 160, Saint Paul, MN 55114. More information and RSVP here.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- April 3
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 PM — Gov. Walz’s State of the State Address, more information as it becomes available.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 5, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- April 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 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
- April 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
- April 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- April 12, 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- April 14, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting
- April 16, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Convention, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka MN 55305
- April 17
- 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD48 Town Hall with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Laurie Pryor and Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley Viw Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Business Meeting, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- April 19 — Good Friday
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- April 19 through April 27 — Passover