Economy
9 ideas to fight or prevent the next recession, Vox
Gerrymandering
GOP Gears Up For Battle As Dems Aim To Eradicate Partisan Gerrymandering, TPM
GOP
Wisconsin appeals court restores laws from lame-duck session, Minnesota Lawyer
After election fraud scandal, North Carolina GOP candidates lean into the absurd, Think Progress
Health Care
Taken for a Ride: How Ambulance Debt Afflicts the Extreme Poor, The American ProspectLabor Movement
The doctor’s strike that nearly killed Canada’s Medicare-for-all plan, explained, Vox
How to Rebuild the Labor Movement, State by State, The American Prospect
Minnesota
Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix, MPR
In aftermath of Christchurch shooting, local Muslims experience fear, support, MN Daily
At CBD store opening in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirms support for legalizing cannabis, Star Tribune
How to make Minnesota’s buildings more climate-friendly, MPR
In emotional hearing, Mark Andrew urges judge to expunge criminal record of young woman who assaulted him, Star Tribune
Could co-op elections change how Minnesota gets its electricity?, MPR
Minnesota DFL News
Pelosi to headline DFL fundraiser in May, MPR
Nancy Pelosi To Deliver Keynote At Minnesota DFL Dinner In May, WCCO
Minnesota Legislature
Rally Draws Support For Family Leave Bill at State Legislature, ABC 6 Rochester
HAVA Funds, Belle Plaine Herald
Why hugely popular bills don’t have a chance in the Minnesota Senate, City Pages
Looking to reduce discipline disparities, House bill would ban preschool suspensions in Minnesota, Minnpost
Minnesota Senate Republicans say no new taxes, fees in budget plan, Star Tribune
MN snow day pardon bill heads to the governor after passing House, Senate, Pioneer Press
News of the World
Theresa May’s Brexit deal defeated for third time, CNN
Turkey Stands by Russia Missile Deal as U.S. Opposition Stiffens, Bloomberg
Representative Angie Craig
Federal water project grants could increase under Rep. Brian Mast, Rep. Angie Craig bill, TC Palm
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith push Trump Admin. to provide farmer guidance on Republican tax law, Hometown Source
Sheriff Dave Hutch
Rosario: The new sheriff in those Hennepin parts wants you to know he’s just a regular dude, Pioneer Press
Trump
Court blocks another Trump attempt to undermine Obamacare, CNN
Trump Picks Another Fox News Alum To Be State Dept Spokesperson
U.S. News
Is our famous system of ‘checks and balances’ breaking down?, Minnpost
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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.
- March 31, 1:00 to 4:00 PM — American Indian Outreach Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, Saint Paul, MN 55107. Food will be provided.
- 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.
- 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- 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 here.
- 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, contact them for more information.
- 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
- April 21 — Easter
- April 26, 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 27 — SD49 DFL Convention, more information as it becomes available
- April 28, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD48 DFL Road Rally Scavenger Hunt. Explore Eden Prairie and Minnetonka in two hours of zany educational fun ending in an evening of great food and conversation. More information here.
- May 1
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Room C102, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Room 172, Minnetonka MN 55305