The Daily Digest
A new poll shows that the race for governor is tightening. The KSTP-TV/Survey USA poll shows Democrat Mark Dayton slightly ahead of Republican Tom Emmer but the poll shows Independence Party candidate Tom Horner picking up ground.
Horner will release his jobs plan later today.
The three candidates for governor sparred over their budget plans on Wednesday night. MPR, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories.
Republican Tom Emmer says schools need more freedom. He outlined his K12 reform plan at the Humphrey Institute. Listen to it here.
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Horner says his budget plan got vetted from Revenue Department officials but it wasn't to the same degree as the other candidates.
Race for Congress
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann and Democrat Tarryl Clark hit each other on money in new ads.
Clark also challenged Bachmann to cut her own pay. Republicans call Clark a hypocrite.
The PoliGraph says Republican Lee Byberg is right on DFL Rep. Collin Peterson's voting record.
Under the Dome
The public defenders ask to reduce caseloads because of budget cuts.
Patients and hospitals are having problems with the revived GAMC program.
DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher is a finalist to become the superintendent of the Minneapolis Parks.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty asks to remove his name from the Value Voters 2012 poll.
Gov. Pawlenty uses the Washington D.C. mayors race to take a shot at teacher's unions.
Pawlenty will headline a chili supper in Iowa.