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In the Know: May 5, 2021


Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota governor presses Senate to OK $150 million summer school planPine Journal 
Walz to announce update to Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions ThursdayKSTP
Walz presses lawmakers on summer school planKARE 11 
Good news on vaccination availability in MNKTOE

Minnesota Legislature
Senate Republicans threaten to cut funding for Minnesota state parks, environmental programs over ‘clean cars’ ruleStar Tribune 
It’s ‘theater’ week at the Minnesota LegislatureMinnPost 
Minnesota Legislature struggles for compromise on policingSt. Peter Herald 

Minnesota News
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesota reports six cases of variant first found in IndiaMinnPost 
Drug overdose deaths up 27% in Minnesota in 2020KFGO 
Minnesota business owners in the tourism and hospitality industry prepare to bounce back this summerKARE 11 
Minnesota man is second Boogaloo member to plead to federal terror chargesStar Tribune 

National News
States prepare for long grind as demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in US slowsUSA Today 
U.S. says G7 activities will go ahead as planned after COVID scareReuters 
Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans against COVID-19 by July 46 ABC 
Biden outlines administration steps to make it easier for more Americans to get vaccinatedThe Washington Post 

Republican Party News 
Multnomah County Republican Party Plans Recall Vote of Chairman Who Advocated for DiversityWillamette Week 
No. 2 House Republican backs Cheney ouster over Trump barbsAssociated Press 
Despite business warnings, GOP moves ahead with voting billsAssociated Press 

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D)
Sen. Klobuchar talks stimulus, infrastructure, agriculture with local leadersLe Sueur County News 

U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D)
House Democrats ramp up pressure on drug pricesPolitico
Why securing equal pay for moms is the ‘unfinished business of the women’s movement’NBC 

U.S. Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
Plans for a new Space National Guard close to liftoff, top general saysPolitico 

Upcoming Events:

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

  • 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
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • May 6, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • May 9 — Mother’s Day
  • May 10
    • 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
  • May 12 to 13 — Eid al-Fitr
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leadership Call, contact them for more information at www.dfl.org
  • May 13
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • May 16 through 18 — Shavout
  • May 19
    • 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leadership Call, contact them for more information at www.dfl.org
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • May 22, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
  • May 26, 5:00 to 6:00 PM — State DFL Virtual Weekly Party Leadership Call, contact them for more information at www.dfl.org
  • May 28, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD47 DFL Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • May 31 — Memorial Day
  • June 2
    • 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
  • June 5, 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Coffee with Hennepin County Commissioner LaTondresse, first Saturday of each month. Log in here.
  • June 10
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 Virtual Central Committee Meeting, contact them for more information
  • June 14 — Flag Day
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM – SD44 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
    • 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Virtual Central Committee, contact them for more information
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