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Capitol View®
Tom Scheck

The Daily Digest: 2-12-09

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An agreement has been reached on the economic stimulus package. No word on what Minnesota will receive from the deal. Officials will meet this afternoon for a briefing.

Meanwhile, Gov. Pawlenty warns the budget deficit could hit $7 billion. MPR and the Star Tribune have stories.

A legal expert says an overturned conviction is a sign that Minnesota's court system is collapsing because of lack of funds.

Clergy are urging lawmakers to protect the poor as they consider budget cuts.

Minnesotans are exhausting unemployment benefits in record numbers.

Despite the economic trouble, Essar Steel is moving forward with construction of a plant on the Iron Range.

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie is proposing early voting as one of his changes to improve the state's election system. MPR, the Pi Press and AP have stories.

Medical marijuana supporters try again despite veto threats by Gov. Pawlenty. MPR and AP have stories.

The state is on track to meet emissions goals.

MnDOT and the I-35W bridge designer have been added as defendants in a lawsuit involving the bridge collapse. The Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories.

Vikings officials rip Gov. Pawlenty for lack of action on a new stadium for the team.

A rally is scheduled for today to call on Minnesota to legalize gay marriage. Supporters intend to frame the message on "economic terms."

Expect a lot of arguments on the House floor today over House rules. The biggest sticking point will allow for a time limit on floor debate. That could end the marathon long sessions that have occurred over the past two years.

2008 U.S. Senate Race

The three-judge panel will rule on absentee ballot categories today. MPR, the Pi Press, the Star Tribune and MinnPost have stories.

Meanwhile, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he won't seat Al Franken until the trial is over.

The Swamp

DFL Rep. Tim Walz pitches regional projects for stimulus dough.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is one of the House members that challenged bank officials over TARP funds.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann will reportedly emcee an event at CPAC.

MPR says DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is taking on Wall Street with his bill to regulate derivatives.

Some transportation advocates are concerned that the stimulus money will ease concerns about a large transportation infrastructure bill. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.

Happy Time

Happy 200th, Abe.

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