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Tom Scheck

The Daily Digest: 1-13-09

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The state budget will get worse according to State Finance officials. The Christmas shopping season was worse than expected, the recession could be the worst since World War Two and tax collection signals a larger budget deficit in the February forecast. Forum Communications and the Star Tribune have stories.

Here's the report.

A report says the state budget problems are here to stay. MPR and AP have stories.

Democrats at the Capitol are working to secure every federal dollar available.

Cities scramble to trim budgets as state cuts loom.

A Senate committee is working to extend unemployment benefits.

Gov. Pawlenty and Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle hold a news conference today to announce what they call a "major collaboration" on joint purchasing.

AP says states are looking to gain greater sales taxes from the internet.

Despite the bottom dropping out of every government bank account, DFL Rep. Mindy Greiling continues to push for her "New Minnesota Miracle" education funding package. She argues that it can be phased in.

2008 Senate Race

The three judges have been named to hear the arguments in the Election Contest phase of the race. MPR, the Pi Press and AP have stories.

DFLer Al Franken asked Gov. Pawlenty and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to sign his election certificate. They say no way. The Star Tribune, AP and Forum Communications have stories.

Congress

President-elect Obama makes his case for the second part of the bailout.

DFL Rep. Tim Walz wants to make sure rural America gets its part of the stimulus package.

Some Liberians living in Minnesota are hoping for an extension to their residency. DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is mentioned.