The Daily Digest: 6-17-09
Local governments and health and human services programs take the brunt of the cuts in Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan. MPR, AP, the Pi Press, MinnPost, Fox9, the Star Tribune and Forum Communications have stories.
The plan draws concerns from lawmakers and special interest groups.
Here's a list of the proposed unallotments.
Here's how it will impact you.
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Several cities, like Winona, will face shortfalls because of the cuts. Winona is now facing a $1.1 million budget gap.
Health care is facing significant cuts.
The political tax refund has also been scrapped.
The smaller cuts are still a concern for educators. MPR and the Star Tribune have a look.
The head of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota praises Pawlenty.
Lawmakers hold a hearing on Thursday to discuss the impact of the cuts.
Can a small community college survive in a tough economy?
WCCO says Gov. Pawlenty is not raising taxes but Minnesotans are still paying more.
Nonprofits feel the pain of the recession.
The 3M-contamination case heads to a Washington County jury.
D.C.
President Obama will detail his plans for financial reform today.
He will also raise $3 million for Democrats.
Obama will also give same sex partners federal benefits.
A White House report warns of climate change effects.
Farm belt lawmakers, like DFL Rep. Collin Peterson, continue to challenge the climate change bill.
The U.S. House approves a war-funding bill.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduces a food safety bill.
Officials with VA Hospitals were on Capitol Hill Tuesday to answer for mistakes that left thousands of veterans at risk for HIV and hepatitis. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is mentioned.
GOP Rep. John Kline is seen as the leader to get the top Republican spot on the House Education and Labor Committee.
House Democrats craft a six-year, $450 billion transportation bill with still no consensus on how to fund it. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.
2010
GOP state Rep. Marty Seifert filed the official paperwork to run for governor.