The Daily Digest: e-cigs, Dayton on surplus, net neutrality
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Minnesota:
The sponsor of a bill that would put restrictions on e-cigarettes welcomes new oversight from the Food and Drug Administration. (MPR News)
The Minnesota House passed stricter rules for payday loans. (MPR News)
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Gov. Mark Dayton said he's willing to spend $100 million more of the state's $1.2 billion surplus. (MPR News)
Attorney General Lori Swanson weighed in on whether lawmakers are protected from DWI arrests during the session. (Star Tribune)
Some resort owners are suing the DNR over new fishing restrictions on Lake Mille Lacs. (MPR News)
Former Vice President Walter Mondale testified in federal court yesterday about his decision to pay a woman less than a man. (Star Tribune)
Washington:
Sen. Al Franken says proposed 'net neutrality' rules are “deeply troubling” and “misguided.” (MPR News)
Netflix tells Franken that it opposes a merger between Time Warner and Comcast. (Star Tribune)
Chris Dahlberg, who is seeking the Republican party's endorsement to run against Franken, said potential GOP nominee Mike McFadden needs to be more specific on the issues. (MPR News)
Oregon may hand over its health insurance exchange to the feds. (The New York Times)
While Democrats across the nation have been distancing themselves from the Affordable Care Act, that's not the case in a Pennsylvania primary. (Politico)