The Daily Digest: 12-21-07
A group of DFL lawmakers will hold a news conference today to criticize the state and federal response to the flooding in the southeastern Minnesota.
The DNR proposes a four walleye limit.
Recent incidents have some calling for tougher screening standards for coaches.
Someone is challenging Minneapolis' Instant Runoff Voting plan in court. The Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories.
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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan rip the video created by Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek.
WCCO's Don Shelby, who hosted the video, says he feels a "bit snookered."
DFL House Transportation Chair Bernie Lieder tells the Crookston Times why a panel charged with investigating the 35W bridge collapse hired a law firm to help with the bridge investigation.
MPR says the Federal government's decision on a California law restricting greenhouse gas emissions could have an impact in Minnesota.
The Pi Press says the state's wage law gets its first test.
ECM Publishers says some GOP members of the Minnesota House still feel the effects of their votes on the Northstar Commuter Rail line.
DHS simplified the application forms for state subsidized health insurance.
Gov. Pawlenty appoints a Chanhassen man to the Met Council.
Congress
Abigail Taylor's father talks about the importance of the new pool safety law. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned.
The Jewish Journal of greater Los Angeles has a q and a with DFL Rep. Keith Ellison.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann doesn't like the new energy law.
Bachmann also delivered this week's House GOP radio address.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassly says it's not too late to act on the Farm Bill. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
MPR says the new FCC ownership rules will have little impact in Minnesota.
2008
DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken will appear on MPR's Midday today.
WCCO says "What's up with Jim Ramstad?" DFL State Sen. Terri Bonoff says she's running no matter the circumstances.
The Jewish Journal also says Muslims feel snubbed in the presidential race. Ellison is mentioned.
Gov. Pawlenty's "Sam's Club Republican" phrase is mentioned in this National Journal story on Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee.
2008 RNC
Science Museum will be closed to public during the convention but open to convention visitors. The Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories.
Finally
The Digest will be taking a break next week. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!