Attorney General Keith Ellison
California sues over U.S. abortion rule; 20 states including Minnesota to follow, Star Tribune
Congress
Pressed by Climate Activists, Senate Democrats Plan to ‘Go on Offense’, New York Times
New election date set in North Carolina’s 9th District following fraud investigation, MPR
Mitch McConnell: It’s clear Senate will vote against President Trump’s national emergency, U.S.A. Today
Governor Tim Walz
Walz aims for 100 percent clean energy in Minnesota by 2050, Star Tribune
Walz, Dems, Republicans reach agreement on something — and it’s DMV computers, Pioneer Press
Walz, leaders reach deal to keep MNLARS repairs on track, MPR
Walz unveils plan for all carbon-free electricity by 2050, MPR
Walz sets ambitious goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050, Brainerd Dispatch
How feasible is Walz’s goal of making Minnesota’s energy sector carbon free by 2050?, MinnPost
Insurers prepare for a possible record in ice dam damage claims, MPR
Minnesota saw a surge of younger voters in 2018 — but there’s room to grow, MPR
We asked 10 ‘Lake Calhoun’ defenders why they care so dang much about the lake name, CityPages
Bee proud: Minnesota is among the best at protecting pollinators, MPR
Judge upholds Minneapolis’ $15 minimum wage ordinance, Star Tribune
BRAD DOKKEN: MDHA passes resolutions to fight CWD in the state, Duluth News Tribune
Hennepin County takes on opioid abuse with a pragmatic plan, Star Tribune
Minnesota legislators approve $13 million for MNLARS fix, Star Tribune
Lawmakers agree to undo ‘raid’ on environmental trust fund, MPR
Minnesota House panel eyes tougher teacher licensing standards, MPR
Safety net health clinics brace for potential funding cuts, MPR
Teacher licensing ‘loophole’ targeted, Duluth News Tribune
Government came to them, and it made sense, MinnPost
Some Minnesota employers asking employees for personal social media passwords, KSTP
Climate change, opioid crisis, education top concerns at state rep listening session, Laker Pioneer
Minnesota House approves additional funds to help farmers facing tough times, Duluth News Tribune
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar, Peterson introduce bills to address national child care shortage, Brainerd Dispatch
Trump
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan: ‘Never say never’ to Trump challenge, Baltimore Sun
California: President Trump’s plan to take back rail money ‘disastrous’, KCRA
House Judiciary launches probe of allegations of obstruction by President Trump, MPR
The Making of the Fox News White House, Fox News has always been partisan. But has it become propaganda?, The New Yorker
U.S.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to propose 45-cent hike in fuel tax to fund Michigan roads, Detroit Free Press
New Mexico moves to expand background checks on gun sales, AP
A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism, NPR
4 women fined, sentenced to probation for leaving water for migrants crossing US-Mexico border, ABC News
Arkansas Governor Backs Removing Confederate Link To Flag, KFSM
Controversial Georgia ‘religious liberties’ bill stalls, AP
FDA chief calls out Walgreens over tobacco sales to minors, ABC News
FDA tightening regulatory requirements for some medical devices, MPR
The Unintended Benefits Of Vaccines, NPR
Upcoming DFL Events
- March 5
- 6:30 to 8:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Teamsters Hall, 9422 Ylysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, Room C, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- March 6
- 6:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 Leadership Screening Session, Maple Grove Library, Room #107, 8001 Main St, Maple Grove, MN
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- March 8, 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 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information
- March 11
- 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
- March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Business Meeting, EOC (Lower Level), Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Registration opens at 6:30 PM. Meeting gaveled to order at 7:00 PM
- March 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- March 14
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall with Sen. Melissa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson, Rep. Steve Elkins, 4801 West 50th St, Edina, MN 55424
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- March 15, 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 16, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — SD48 DFL Convention, Main Commons, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- 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.