The Daily Digest: Bonding bill agreement
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Minnesota:
Gov. Mark Dayton and legislators have reached an agreement on a $373 million public works spending bill, which will be considered during the special session. (MPR News)
That leaves final agreements on spending for an environment and agriculture budget bill and an economic development funding bill.
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But at this point, a special session this week looks almost impossible. (MPR News)
A major sticking point remains a scuffle over a provision recently signed into law that would allow counties to outsource financial audits. Dayton says a special session won't happen until Republican agree to repeal the new law.
Health insurance companies are defending their proposed higher rates. (MPR News)
Meanwhile, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is coming to town on June 22 to raise money. (MPR News)
And because I know we all find this story endlessly fascinating, here's how the FBI's aerial surveillance program was unmasked. (MPR News)
Washington:
The Obama administration has expanded the National Security Agency's abilities to watch American internet traffic oversees for evidence of cyberattacks. (The New York Times)
Former Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced he's running for president again. (The Washington Post)
The EPA said fracking has not caused widespread harm to the U.S. drinking water supply. (AP via MPR News)