Economy
New round of tariffs take a bigger bite of consumers’ budget, MPR
The US just raised tariffs on Chinese goods. China says it will hit back, CNN
Trump claims China tariffs help, not hurt US, talks still on, Star Tribune
Trump administration considering changes that would redefine the poverty line, MPR
Climate Change
Jared Diamond: There’s a 49 Percent Chance the World As We Know It Will End by 2050, NY Magazine
GOP
Of course Erik Paulsen is now lobbying for Big Pharma’s ultimate scam, City Pages
Governor Tim Walz
Will they take the bait? Spending talks in limbo but deal could come at fishing opener, Duluth News Tribune
Governor Walz joins Blois Olson’s podcast, WCCO
Health Care
Funding for MinnesotaCare is already complicated at the Legislature. The Trump administration may be about to make it slightly worse, Minnpost
Minnesota Legislative Session
Additional citation filed against Minn. lawmaker arrested over weekend, Duluth News Tribune
Minnesota Republicans kill plan to outlaw gay conversion therapy on kids, City Pages
Spending and taxes key as session nears end, ECM Publishers
Why can’t Minnesota’s legislative leaders compromise? Because their disagreement isn’t (only) about money. It’s about a philosophy of governing, Minnpost
Our View: Start by agreeing Minnesota needs more road work, Duluth News Tribune
Statewide task force proposed for revising Minnesota’s rape laws, Star Tribune
Letter: Redistricting legislation is essential this session, Hometown Source
Minnesota News
Minnesota’s community solar program has been wildly popular. Why some want to limit it, MinnPost
In visit to Minnesota, Pence touts Trump trade policy, MPR
Shakopee women’s prison guards fired amid sex crime investigation, SW News Media
Legislature chooses four new University of Minnesota regents, MinnPost
Ramsey County commissioner resigns after review finds conflict of interest, Bring Me the News
Representative Angie Craig
Why the Media Should Focus on All Women in Office—Not Just AOC, Observer
Representative Jim Hagedorn
Hagedorn voted against protecting victims’ lives, Albert Lea Tribune
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Senator Klobuchar reintroduces legislation for relief in caring for aging relatives, CBS Duluth
Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith Introduces Bill to Create a Clean Energy Standard, KVRR
Trump
Trump Jr. subpoena sparks internal GOP battle, The Hill
Trump’s Most Nakedly Corrupt Tweet Yet, The American Prospect
The battle over Trump’s tax returns, explained, Vox
Judge fast-tracks fight over congressional subpoena of Trump financial records, CNN
U.S. News
North Dakota quietly decriminalized marijuana, Vox
How Volkswagen Has Gotten Away With Union-Busting, In These Times
Upcoming DFL Events
- Today through June 5 — Ramadan
- May 10, 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.
- May 12 — Mother’s Day
- SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
- May 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- May 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- May 17
- 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.
- 5:00 to 9:00 PM — SD34 DFL Spring Into 2020 Community Gathering and Fundraiser. Join them for a casual supper for community members to socialize, organize and fundraise so they can work together in the 2020 campaign season. Children welcome. RSV by Wednesday May 15 to chair@sd34dfl.org.
- May 19, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Convention, Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Hall, 1681 Cope Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55109
- May 20 — Minnesota Legislative Session Ends
- May 24
- 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.
- 6:00 to 9:00 PM — 8th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Pelosi, Minnesota Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Interested in sitting at a CD3 table? Email Cheryl Poling.
- May 27 — Memorial Day
- May 29 through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN
- June 4
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook pagefor specifics
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- June 5
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172
- June 7, 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.
- June 8, 8:30 to 5:45 PM — 4th Biennial DFL Training Summit, Metropolitan State University, 700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN 55106. More information and register here.
- June 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
- June 10
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 13, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 14, 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.
- June 16 — Fathers’ Day