The Daily Digest: Auditor scuffle stalls special session
Welcome to the Daily Digest, where yesterday was officially named Rolling Stones Day by Gov. Mark Dayton.
Minnesota:
Maybe you can always get what you want.
Dayton said he refuses to call a special session until Republicans agree to repeal recently passed language that allows counties to outsource audits. State Auditor Rebecca Otto has been pressuring Dayton to stand by his pledge to eliminate the provision, which was buried in state government funding bill. (MPR News)
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Some Minnesota health insurance companies are proposing a more than 50 percent increase in insurance premiums. (MPR News)
A key vote on Minnesota pipeline is expected this week. (MPR News)
Washington:
And then there were four. Former Republican Senator and independent governor of Rhode Island Lincoln Chafee is running for president on the Democratic ticket. (NPR via MPR News)
On the Republican side, it appears there will soon be 10 candidates. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce he is running for president today. (The Wall Street Journal)
Having trouble keeping count? Here's a handy guide to who is in and who is out for 2016. (The New York Times)