The Daily Digest: MNsure, Iraq
Welcome to the Daily Digest. It's Friday, but there's still plenty of news
Minnesota:
DFLers aren't running away from MNsure on the campaign trail - they're embracing it. (MPR News)
Meanwhile, Republicans continue to hammer Democrats on the new law. The latest comes from the Minnesota Jobs Coalition. (MPR News)
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There's broad public opposition to the new Senate Office Building. (KSTP)
State officials are getting ready for new wage changes this summer. (MPR News)
A Minnesota judge backs a plan to pipe more oil from Canada. (MPR News)
Schools are getting cramped now that all-day kindergarten is forcing schools to find more space. (MPR News)
Wisconsin clerks could face charges over gay marriage licenses. (AP via MPR News)
The GOP endorsed candidate for Minnesota Supreme Court is facing DUI charges. (The Star Tribune)
Gov. Mark Dayton will be in Rochester today to talk-up expansion of the town's Civic Center.
Washington:
President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he's willing to help the Iraqi army combat attacks from militant groups. (The New York Times)
The Chamber of Commerce has become the pariah of the conservative wing of the GOP. (NPR)
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is back in the U.S. today. (The New York Times)