The Daily Digest: sprinklers, e-cigs, cell phones
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Minnesota:
The House and Senate need to hash out differences over a medical marijuana bills. MPR has details on those differences - and possible compromises. (MPR News)
A fight over indoor sprinklers could derail the bonding bill. (MPR News)
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DFL legislative leaders have reached agreement on allocating roughly $283 million in new spending. (MPR News)
Gov. Mark Dayton said he would not veto a bill that would ban the use of e-cigarettes in public indoor spaces. (MPR News)
Dayton opposes a pension change for a Hennepin County commissioner. (MPR News)
House and Senate lawmakers have reached a deal on a bill to restrict law enforcement's ability to track cell phones. (MPR News)
Lawmakers call for an tougher look at pesticides to protect bees. (Star Tribune)
The state's tax revenue was less than expected in April. (The Star Tribune)
Washington:
An energy efficiency bill stalled in the Senate over concerns about two controversial amendments, including one that would green light the Keystone XL pipeline. (The New York Times)
Meet the two women who control the U.S. Senate. (National Journal)