Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton is open to bill penalizing protests on freeways, MPR News
Gun Debate:
State-City disconnect on gun control frustrates many, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
After A Two Decade Ban, Congress Finally Says The Federal Government Can Study Gun Violence, BuzzFeedNews
Congress Prepares to Vote on Gun Measures Before Nationwide Protests, Bloomberg
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Mpls. Rep. Thissen among Minnesota Supreme Court finalists, MPR
House GOP toughens penalties for protest damages, MPR
Bills introduced at Capitol could protect students from predatory landlords, Minnesota Daily
Minnesota lawmakers urge Congress to withdraw security funding from Honduras, Star Tribune
Should MN tighten laws restricting cameras in the courtroom? Lawmakers debate bill., Pioneer Press
Minnesota legislators rekindle fireworks debate, Star Tribune
Senator Amy Klobuchar:
No Clear Path to Legislation for Lawmakers Expressing Outrage Over Facebook Revelations, Roll Call
Other News:
New Voting Machines Have Been Declared A National Security Priority. And Congress Looks Likely To Pay For Them., BuzzFeedNews
Zuckerberg, Facing Facebook’s Worst Crisis Yet, Pledges Better Privacy, New York Times
Congress has reached a $1.3 trillion spending deal. Here’s what is in it., Washington Post
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 23, 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 25 — Palm Sunday
- March 25 — Rama Navami
- March 26 — Yom HaAliyah
- March 29 — Mahavir Jayanti
- March 29 — Maundy Thursday
- March 30 through April 6 — Passover
- March 30 — Good Friday
- March 30, 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 31 — Holy Saturday
- March 31 — First day of Passover
- April 1 — Easter Sunday
- April 1 — Hazarat Ali’s birthday
- April 2, 5:30 PM — Rep. Erin Koegel (HD37A) Town Hall, Northtown Library, 711 County Road 10 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55434
- April 3, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
- April 3, 7:00 PM — SD 37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
- April 3, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- April 4, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove Library, Main Street Conference Room
- April 6, 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.
- April 8, 2:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
- April 9, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
- April 9, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- April 11, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- April 12 — Holocaust Memorial Day
- April 12, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345