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Minnesota:
Gov. Mark Dayton and House Republican leaders have tentatively agreed to a two-year school spending budget, making it less likely state government will shut down on July 1.It includes new spending for schools, but not Dayton's universal pre-kindergarten program. (MPR News)
Dayton says he and legislative leaders are close to deals on an energy bill and an agriculture bill.
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One school district is offering one type of pre-K program Dayton had initially proposed. (MPR News)
Here are a few things you need to know about medical marijuana. (MPR News)
Several Minnesota Indian bands are upset about what they say is a lack of consultation over a proposed controversial oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. (MPR News)
Washington:
In a workplace discrimination suit, the Supreme Court ruled with a Muslim woman who was overlooked for a job because of her head scarf. (The New York Times)
A stalemate in the U.S. Senate over provisions of the Patriot Act, which expired early yesterday morning, continues. (The Washington Post)
Rep. John Kline has come out in favor of loan forgiveness for students of the defunct Corinthian Colleges. (The Star Tribune)
