The Daily Digest: 3-13-07
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Ok, it appears the budget planning and rhetoric is heating up. House DFLers will be talking property taxes today. Yesterday they addressed fees. WCCO says a state study finds that fees are going up faster than taxes. So what are lawmakers doing about it, you ask? They're proposing to increase the deer hunting license fee by $1. AP has that story.
The Pi Press says DFL Rep. Paul Marquart will use some of the citizen suggestions on property tax relief in his property tax reduction proposal. I wonder if resort owners submitted any plans. Forum Communications says they're seeking property tax relief.
Forum Communications also says special education is driving the education debate.
The Pi Press and the Star Tribune say there's a proposal that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
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AP says an earlier presidential primary could be costly.
State and local government benefits for same sex couples advances at the Capitol. MPR and the Star Tribune have stories.
Photo cop is heard in the Minnesota Supreme Court. The Pi Press, WCCO, NPR and the Star Tribune have stories.
The Pi Press has a story saying there's a proposal that will crack down on gang activity.
Pawlenty exempts septic pumpers from seasonal road limits.
The Senate passes a bill that names a road after Walter Mondale. The Star Tribune and the AP have stories.
The Grand Rapids Herald-Review says forestry legislation is on the move.
Forum Communications says Fargo-Moorhead is a logical spot for a hydrogen hub.
Congress
GOP Rep. John Kline is named to the House Ethics Committee.
Politico says moderates are bucking the GOP establishment. GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad is mentioned as one of three who top the list.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz visits the Minneapolis VA.
Bachmann tells ECM Publishers that she's had a wonderful start in Congress. She also says President Bush told her husband that he's a "huge fan" of Bachmann.
City Pages says GOP Sen. Norm Coleman has flip-flopped on credit cards.
A bill sponsored by Coleman toughens travel card rules for federal employees.
Reuters says DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is one of the new lawmakers who wants a role in trade policy.
The Washington Post has an item on a "non-theist" in Washington. It mentions DFL Rep. Keith Ellison as being the first Muslim in Congress.
2008
The Rochester Post Bulletin says Randy Demmer, a GOP state lawmaker, says he's running for Congress against DFL Rep. Tim Walz.
Minnesota Monitor says the campaign manager for Tim Walz decides to work for Mike Ciresi.
Roll Call says the 527 group, Americans United For Change, will target Bachmann (subscription required but you can read the details at GOP Wingman).
2008 RNC Convention
The Star Tribune says the RNC Convention gets special funding status. The notice came out during a citizens forum. The Pi Press has a broad look at the forum.
Other
A Johnnie leads the fight against the proposed merger of satellite radio.
Citizens Against Government Waste is out with its "pig book."
Grandmaster Flash gets his due props.
Finally, how do you like your raccoon?
