Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota AG ‘troubled’ by insurance denials for mental illnesses, KSTP
Economy
How to Replace the Trump Tax Cuts Is the Story of 2020, The American Prospect
Trump’s steel tariffs cost U.S. consumers $900,000 for every job created, experts say, Washington Post
How new research is shaking up the debate about a $15 minimum wage, Vox
China reverses on key parts of US trade deal: report, The Hill
Health Care
137 million Americans suffered hardships from medical costs: American Cancer Society, CBS News
Labor News
Trump Labor Board Postpones VW Vote while Company Manufactures Climate of Fear, Workday Minnesota
Uber, Lyft drivers plan to strike across US and in London, Fox 9
The worldwide Uber strike is a key test for the gig economy, Vox
Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Governor, legislative leaders, work to set budget targets, KIMT
Gov. Walz Signs Law Giving Parents Direct Petition For Return Of Rights, WCCO
Gov. Walz offers $200 million reduction in budget spending amid negotiations, Fox 9
The Walz administration wants to conduct two major environmental studies in different parts of Minnesota. An unlikely coalition is pushing back on the idea, MinnPost
Minnesota Legislative Session
Among the DFL’s big legislative priorities, addressing wage theft is one of the few that have a good shot of becoming law. Why?, MinnPost
Budget talks between Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders hit a brick wall. Here are some sticking points., Pioneer Press
Saying ‘no’ won’t lead to budget deal at the Capitol, Star Tribune
Minnesota News
Pence will visit farm near Fargo, steel plant in St. Paul on Thursday, Star Tribune
New 4th Precinct commander seeks to ease long-simmering tensions, MPR
An alt-righter protests Minneapolis’ MayDay parade. It does not go well [VIDEO], City Pages
Twin Cities apartment boom leaves people behind, Fox 9
News of the World
Iranian leader announces partial withdrawal from nuclear deal, CNN
The growing, dangerous US-Iran standoff, explained, Vox
Representative Collin Peterson
House subcommittee hears from dairy industry, Leader Telegram
Representative Jim Hagedorn
Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s staff to hold office hours in Faribault, Fairbault.com
GOP wouldn’t welcome Lugar today — Charles Frisk, Wisconsin State Journal
Trump
Trump asserts executive privilege over Mueller report, CNN
Clash Between Trump and House Democrats Poses Threat to Constitutional Order, NY Times
Trump puts deal-making credentials to test with China talks, Star Tribune
Donald Trump’s emperor-has-no-clothes moment on his wealth is here, CNN
Report: Trump in 1985-94 claimed $1.17 billion business loss, MPR
Trump: Report his businesses lost more than $1B ‘inaccurate’, Star Tribune
U.S. News
Trump administration opens the door to pushing more poor people off benefits, CNN
1 dead, 8 hurt in Colorado school shooting, 2 in custody, KSTP
Upcoming DFL Events
- Today through June 5 — Ramadan
- May 8, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- May 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55435
- 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