The Daily Digest: 4-23-09
The state employee unions and the state of Minnesota reached agreement on a new contract. MPR reports that the agreement doesn't include worker furloughs or wage cuts.
The Pi Press quotes Gov. Pawlenty's spokesman, Brian McClung, as saying the state is keeping the existing language to furlough employees.
The chairs of the House and Senate Taxes Committees will be on MPR's Midday this morning.
The Minnesota House passes a higher-ed bill that includes tuition caps.
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Veterans gain at the expense of farmers during debate on the House Ag bill.
Hennepin County considers worker furloughs.
Hospital leaders warn against cuts.
The state says Duluth illegally managed its employee health care fund.
MnDOT is ahead of schedule on federal stimulus spending.
The Star Tribune says cities are clicking together to fight foreclosure.
The former finance commissioner under Rudy Perpich criticizes Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan.
D.C.
Democrats consider bypassing the GOP on health care.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison questions Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Gaza.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar signs on to a "fuel choice" bill.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz made remarks at an Armenian Genocide commemoration.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann criticized President Obama for saying "America is not a Christian nation."
DFL Rep. Collin Peterson participated in an Earth Day summit and news conference with Speaker Pelosi and Ag groups. One ag official criticized Pelosi's climate change promise.
The Hill says DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar hasn't made a contribution to the DCCC this year.
SmartPolitics says Keith Ellison gets 80 percent of his donations from out of state contributors.
2008 Race for U.S. Senate
Democrat Al Franken says he hopes to be a Senator soon.
He also said he expects Gov. Pawlenty to "do the right thing" when it comes to the election certificate.
The Pi Press says Coleman may have to pay Franken's court costs.
Coleman seeks a longer appeal schedule with the Minnesota Supreme Court.
2010
Gov. Pawlenty revamps his campaign site.
Matt Entenza will officially announce his campaign for governor this morning.
He'll be making other stops in rural Minnesota as a part of the announcement.