The Daily Digest: Budget deal remains elusive
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Minnesota:
Legislative leaders continued to meet with Gov. Mark Dayton and commissioners throughout the day on Wednesday, but details about what they're discussing are scarce, and there's no deal yet. (MPR News)
Here's one thing we do know: DFL Sen. Majority Leader Tom Bakk said the biggest sticking point is health and human services spending. (MPR News)
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Meanwhile, a conservative political group is putting some last minute pressure on vulnerable DFL Senators for their vote for a gas tax increase. (MPR News)
Like most Minnesotans, Rep. Tony Cornish, R- Vernon Center, is not running for Congress next year. (Star Tribune)
Washington:
After a critical procedural vote failed earlier this week, Senate leaders have reached a compromise on a trade authority deal. (The New York Times)
President Barack Obama has nominated a major Minnesota donor and fundraiser to be ambassador to Norway. (MPR News)
The House of Representatives voted to end the mass collection of phone data by the N.S.A. (The New York Times)
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