The Daily Digest
Gov. Pawlenty introduced a budget plan that cuts aid to cities and counties, slashes people from subsidized health insurance and relies on federal funding that isn't even available yet. AP, MinnPost, Forum Communications, the Star Tribune, the Pi Press and MPR have stories.
The plan makes deep cuts to health and human services programs. MPR and the Star Tribune have stories.
Local governments also aren't happy with Pawlenty's cuts.
K-12 has been spared but higher ed gets nicked.
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Democrats criticize Pawlenty's budget saying he didn't balance the budget. MPR and AP have stories.
Ag leaders are questioning Pawlenty's targeting of Ag in his budget.
You can read his detailed budget summary here.
Here's video from Pawlenty's budget announcement.
Here's video of the react from House Democrats.
The House passed the bonding bill. It now includes funding for a sex offender treatment facility. The Star Tribune, MPR and the Pi Press have stories.
The Minnesota Senate approves a plan that would move the primary election to August.
The suburbs continue to push for transportation projects despite the lack of MnDOT funds.
2010 Race for Governor
GOP state Sen. David Hann will hold a news conference this morning to discuss the future of his campaign.
DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and GOP state Rep. Marty Seifert (both candidates for governor) will be on MPR's Midmorning at 9am to talk about the state budget.
Democrats will meet in a forum tonight at Augsburg college.
Congress
The Pentagon is closer to paying the National Guard bonuses.
The Pentagon also said it captured the Taliban's top military commander.
Indiana Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh won't seek reelection.
President Obama will announce a guarantee for the first nuclear plant built in decades.
The White House is defending the year old stimulus.
GOP Rep. John Kline nominates two to West Point.
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture spoke about locally grown farming in Marshall on Monday. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
2010 Race for the Legislature
There may be a primary battle brewing in Senate District 49 now that GOP Sen. Debbie Johnson lost the GOP endorsement to Michelle Benson.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty targets ethanol subsidies which could put him in an interesting position in Iowa.
Pawlenty also wants a White House invite.
Sarah Palin spent the weekend in Daytona.