The Daily Digest: 5-21-08
There's a big meeting today regarding the Central Corridor Light Rail Line. The Pi Press says the U of M is sticking by its alternate route plan despite a study that says the route would fail federal scoring.
State lawmakers get a report on the bridge collapse investigation today. The Legislature funded the investigation. It is separate from the NTSB investigation. MNN and the Star Tribune have stories.
Forum Communications says property tax increases will slow not stop.
The Star Tribune writes about the back door dealing that led the Chanhassen Dinner Theater singing the blues about being excluded from the Mall of America expansion.
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Gov. Pawlenty vetoes a bill that governs newborn genetic testing. AP and the Pi Press have stories.
MinnPost says the political stakes are high for a stem cell bill that's sitting on Gov. Pawlenty's desk.
The Star Tribune says Gov. Pawlenty also has to consider a bill that includes a provision that deals with a burner in Minneapolis.
The governor is attending the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Spring Meeting in Arlington, VA today.
Apple Valley students are suspected of Capitol vandalism. MPR, the Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories.
Comprehensive sex ed fails at the Capitol.
The Senate GOP tours the state to warn about the economy. AP and Forum Communications have stories.
The Court of Appeals rules against Northshore Mining.
Half of those polled in the latest Star Tribune poll say they believe Delta's acquisition should be allowed to happen.
Congress
AP says Congress is negotiating a reduction in cell phone fees. Everyone would see the change in rules not just members of Congress.
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman and DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar are working to restore funding for St. Paul's green stairway.
A project for the 148th Duluth Fighter Wing is also funded.
Some farmers complain about the earmarks in the Farm Bill. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
The bill also helps sugar growers.
Politico writes about the rockin' Collin Peterson.
A new study says Coast Guard inspectors are unqualified. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.
2008 Race for President
Barack Obama says the nomination is within reach. Hillary Clinton won Kentucky. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar dismissed Clinton's argument that Obama would struggle with white working-class voters against McCain.
2008 Race for Senate
The Star Tribune says the senate candidates are trading barbs over campaign funding.
AP says Dean Barkley is also thinking about a Senate run.
2008 Race for Congress
The Rothenberg Political Report has its House ratings. Minnesota's 3rd is a toss-up, the 1st leans Democratic and the 6th is Republican favored.
Pawlenty for VP Watch
Pawlenty is voted off the VP Madness Island. It's now down to Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin.
Survey USA takes a look at Pawlenty on the ticket in Pennsylvania.
The New York Sun suggests Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman for McCain.
2008 RNC
The Chair of the RNC is in Minneapolis this morning.
Finally
A showcase for the worst political ads.