Minnesota joins lawsuit over OSHA workplace injury and illness reporting rules, KSTP
Congress
HR 1 debate gets under way as GOP sharpens attacks, McConnell predicts electoral disaster for supporters, but will not allow vote, Roll Call
A different kind of freshman marks Pelosi’s new majority, AP
Bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 heads to U.S. House floor, MPR
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Faces Investigation by House Panel, New York Times
Democrats flex power by taking aim at money in politics, AP
Governor Tim Walz
Signing his first bills, Walz hails bipartisan effort that will benefit several SW MN projects, Marshall Independent
Gov. Tim Walz Proposes $450 Million Transportation Budget, Would Bring Over $3 Million to Moorhead, KVRR
It’s Minnesota’s time to move ahead with clean energy, Walz has set an ambitious goal of going carbon-free by 2050, and Minnesota can do it., Star Tribune
Minnesota pledges 100 percent carbon-free energy. Is it possible?, MPR
State lawmakers join those preparing for spring floods, MPR
Minnesota
Ford site’s $107 million subsidy request draws scrutiny, questions, Pioneer Press
New campaign warns opioid addiction can start at the dentist, KARE11
MN school sees gains when kids’ art, social needs take center stage, MPR
A majority of Minneapolis’ households now rent their homes, MinnPost
St. Paul’s Ford site development may come with $107 million welfare tab, CityPages
FBI hunts down St. Paul man threatening Ramsey County workers on Twitter, CityPages
Board reverses decision to ban state hunt near veterans cemetery, targeting CWD, MPR
Argosy University’s Eagan campus will close Friday, Star Tribune
Liberians in Minnesota push for reprieve as deadline to leave United States approaches, Star Tribune
Foot of snow in forecast for Twin Cities, Star Tribune
Minnesota Legislature
Dignity, Justice, And Respect For Working People By Bill McCarthy President, Minnesota AFL-CIO, Grand Rapids Herald-Review
Nitrate study gaining traction in St. Paul?, Winona Post
District 518 space issues receive attention from state legislators, The Globe
Dennis Anderson: Environmental education might be solution to making natural resources relevant, Valdosta Daily Times
At Capitol, Minneapolis Fed chief talks immigration, affordable housing, and why Minnesota’s labor shortage may not be all that, MinnPost
House panel debates lifting ban on bag bans, MPR
How, exactly, would the state use election security funding?, MPR
Twin gun control bills clear another House committee, Pioneer Press
‘Red flag’ bill moves forward at Minnesota Capitol, Park Rapids Enterprise
Minnesota House, Senate still split on how to spend $6.6 million for election security, FOX9
A friendlier path to divorce? Minnesota lawmakers are considering it, Brainerd Dispatch
Bill proposed in Minnesota would keep bosses out of your social media accounts, Bring Me The News
12 years ago, the Legislature set out to end poverty in Minnesota by 2020. How’s it going?, MinnPost
What training should a Minnesota teacher have? New licensure proposal ignites old debate, MinnPost
Restoring the vote would move Minnesota closer to the democratic ideal, MinnPost
Crisis Center plan getting maximum state funding, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Advocates, struggling moms make the case for increased welfare benefits, Pioneer Press
House panel backs new limits on Minnesota motorists’ use of cellphones, Pioneer Press
Lawmakers agree: Health care’s too expensive. But what next?, FOX9
Sports betting bill passes 1st test at Minnesota Legislature, Star Tribune
Legislative auditor finds Minnesota Department of Transportation should better track costs, Star Tribune
Former Minnesota Rep. Phyllis Kahn says it’s illegal to name park after Walter Mondale, Star Tribune
Representative Collin Peterson
Local advocates talk priorities with Peterson, Hutchinson Leader
Representative Ilhan Omar
Meme wrong about Somali-Americans in Ilhan Omar’s district, PolitiFact
The Democrats Who Flinch at Every Republican Attack Should Listen to Ulysses S. Grant, Esquire
Senator Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar: The farm bill — a bipartisan win that works for Minnesota, Winona Daily News
Trump
Cohen turns over documents on Moscow project to House panel, AP
Ex-Trump campaign boss Paul Manafort to be sentenced for tax fraud, PBS
EPA enforcement actions, under Trump, are declining at historically steep pace, MinnPost
Paul Manafort sentencing: What you need to know, MPR
Memos reveal details behind new Trump asylum program, MPR
Second judge blocks Trump Administration’s Census citizenship question plans, MPR
Trump’s overhaul of federal family planning program faces multiple lawsuits, MPR
Michael Cohen sought Trump pardon, attorney says, AP
U.S.
Reagan warning about Medicare: S-word scare tactic goes way back, MinnPost
Supreme Court rules that World Bank can be sued, MPR
Ahead of court ruling, Census Bureau seeks citizenship data, MPR
Fired Florida officer guilty of slaying black motorist, AP
At least 4 Kentucky school districts close amid protests, AP
Parkland shooting: Suspended sheriff sues Florida governor, AP
Report: Government kept tabs on journalists, ‘instigators’, AP
Upcoming DFL Events
- 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 9, 1:30 to 3:30 PM — Rep. Phillips’ Community Conversation on HR1, Little Theater, Hopkins High School, 2400 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Rep. Phillips will be joined by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, President of End Ciitizens United Tiffany Miller and Hamline University Professor David Schultz.
- 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 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD44 DFL 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction, Back Channel Brewing Company, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384. Enjoy the delicious entries and all the fixings. Wonderful silent auction items. All are welcome. $10 suggested donation and PCR receipts provided. More information and tickets here.
- 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.