In the Know: March 26, 2021

Governor Tim Walz
Governor Tim Walz to Deliver State of the State Address on Sunday, Fox 21 
Walz to announce expansion of vaccination eligibility for all Minnesotans 16 and older Friday, KSTP 
Vaccines for all: Walz says at-risk Minnesotans should still be prioritized, Bring Me The News 

Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota House passes paid sick time for workers, fight over lessons learned from COVID, Park Rapids Enterprise 
Minnesota lawmakers push for cameras on school bus stop arms, KSTP
‘Matthew’s Law’ passes the Minnesota Senate by a unanimous vote, KTTC
Minnesota marijuana bill continues push through House, KEYC 

Minnesota News 
All Minnesotans 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting March 30, Star Tribune 
Minnesota reports 1,800 new COVID-19 cases, most on one day since January, Grand Forks Herald 
Clarifying COVID: Why Is Minnesota Seeing A Rise In Case Positivity Rate?, WCCO 
New COVID-19 guidance helps Minnesota schools plan for prom, graduation, Fox 9  

National News 
In first press conference, Biden talks immigration, filibuster, China, vaccination goal, USA Today 
Covid-19: California and Florida Prepare to Open Vaccine Access to All Adults, New York Times 
Biden sets goal of 200 million U.S. COVID-19 shots in his first 100 days, Reuters 

Republican Party News 
The Senate primary in Ohio is a race to see which Republican can be the Trumpiest, Vox 
No More Pretending: Republicans Admit Vote Restrictions Are All About Winning, Washington Monthly 
Georgia House passes GOP election bill despite criticism, American Press 

U.S. Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Hate speech, censorship, Capitol riot, Section 230: Lawmakers slam Facebook, Google and Twitter, warn of regulation, USA Today 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar Defends Voting Rights Bill, Deriding “Chaos” of GOP-Backed Suppression, Truthout 
Senator Amy Klobuchar Has Big Plans for Small Businesses, Inc 
Democrats to introduce bill to regulate toxic heavy metals in baby food, The Hill

U.S. Senator Tina Smith
SEN. SMITH PUSHES FOR PROGRESS ON EQUALITY ACT, KIMT3 
Smith, Klobuchar Reintroduce Bill to Fund Fire Safety Improvements in High-Rise Apartments, KNSI 

Upcoming Events:

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

• March 28 — Palm Sunday
• March 28 through April 3 — Passover
  • 2:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Disability Caucus Virtual Meeting, more information here.
• 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
• April 20, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information.
• April 21
  • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
• April 22 — Earth Day
  • 7:00 to 8:00 PM — DFL Virtual Train the Trainer, contact the State DFL for more information
• April 28
  • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Calls, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information.

• May 2 — Orthodox Easter
• May 5 — Cinco de Mayo
  • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leader Call, contact the State DFL for more information.
  • 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD50 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information