The Daily Digest: 3-26-07
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This is the final full week of work for state lawmakers before their weeklong Easter recess. The budget will be the top priority this week. On Saturday, the House followed the Senate's lead and passed a transportation package that includes a gas tax increase and increases license tab fees on new car purchases. You know what that means? A transportation showdown is coming with Gov. Pawlenty. The Star Tribune, the Pi Press, AP and MPR have stories on the House action.
There are budget bills advancing in the Senate. The Higher ed bill moves through the Senate without a tuition cap.
The Senate advances a benefits bill for same-sex couples. The Star Tribune and the AP have stories.
Forum Communications gives Saturday's rare floor sessions a write thru.
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Smoking ban gets heard in a House committee today. The Senate will vote on the bill tomorrow. The Star Tribune says casinos may be the last frontier for smoking.
A college on the Iron Range gets proposed.
Forum Communications says lawmakers are picking up the pace.
MPR wonders if early childhood education is still a priority.
A dedicated funding bill advances in Senate committee.
The St. Cloud Times says there's a bill requiring the Met Council to take a Canadian company that has Minnesota manufacturers.
The Star Tribune says Capitol newcomers make their mark.
But Forum Communications says Republicans feel left out.
Congress
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman wants greater pressure on Iran.
USA Today says a senate fight is looming over Iraq. Coleman in mentioned.
An Army interpreter asks Coleman for help getting his security clearance back.
Coleman also gets forest funding into the Senate blueprint.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz, DFL Rep, Collin Peterson and other lawmakers are credited with helping get full pay for troops in Kosovo.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison sides with his party on Iraq. Minnesota's delegation split down party lines on the vote.
GOP Rep. John Kline is one of several House Republicans pushing legislation to protect airline passengers from lawsuits for reporting suspicious behavior that might be linked to a terrorist attack.
2008
The New York Times writes about the political impact Iraq has on GOP Senators like Norm Coleman.
He's also mentioned in this story regarding Iraq.
Finally, Gov. Pawlenty better start dialing for dollars on behalf of John McCain.
