The Daily Digest

Gov. Pawlenty says he'll veto the $1 billion bonding bill that is on its way to his desk. The House and Senate passed the bill last night. The House didn't have enough votes to override the veto. AP, the Pi Press, the Star Tribune, MPR and Forum Communications have stories.

Here's Pawlenty's letter threatening a veto.

Gov. Pawlenty refuses to sign a letter requesting Congress to pass funding that he's relying on to balance the state's budget. MPR says Pawlenty's constant criticism of the federal stimulus doesn't square up with his budget plans.

Supporters of a lawsuit challenging Pawlenty's unallotment authority are required to file their briefs in court today.

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Racino legislation gets introduced today.

The Minnesota House holds a hearing on gay marriage.

Congress

President Obama released his health plan and it largely follows the Senate version.

President Obama's plan to limit rate hikes may not impact Minnesota.

Provisions put forward by DFL Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are included in Obama's health care plan.

The Senate test vote on the jobs bill succeeded. It received enough support to bust the filibuster.

Klobuchar also says two Minnesotans had the proper paperwork to adopt children from Haiti but were unable to leave the country with them.

Franken wants all Comcast and NBC content available online.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann blogs that ACORN is giving itself a makeover.

Restrictions on credit card companies took effect yesterday. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.

2010 Race for Governor

Republican Tom Emmer's campaign will make an announcement this afternoon. Emmer is also getting good marks from a group who is pushing to stop illegal immigration.

Emmer also campaigned in Winona on Monday.

I-P candidate Tom Horner appeared on WCCO on Sunday.

2010 Race for Congress

Charlie Cook says he thinks the GOP will retake the House.

2010 Race for the Legislature

DFL Sen. Jim Vickerman isn't running again.

Pawlenty for Prez Watch

WCCO fact-checks Pawlenty's CPAC speech.

Mitt Romney re-emerges for a 2012 run.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is leaving the door open to a potential run.

John Thune won't say if he's running in 2012.

Sarah Palin will appear on Leno.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee rips CPAC.