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Catharine Richert

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Minnesota:

A state House committee  heard hours of emotional testimony before approving a bill allowing the use of medical marijuana. (MPR News)

Gov. Mark Dayton wants to get rid of a thousand outdated laws and procedures during what he calls the "unsession." (MPR News)

Using a targeted messaging strategy aimed at luring Republican-leaning independents to the polls, the Minnesota Jobs Coalition wants to help Republicans win the state House and the Governor's race. The group's strategy also aims to change how Republicans campaign. (MPR News)

Minimum wage talks among Democrats broke down Tuesday. The issue? Making sure an increase keeps up with inflation. (The Star Tribune)

A House committee approved an online voter registration bill.  The issue is the subject of a court case, but the bill would allow the online registry to continue regardless of how the court rules.(MPR News)

Airport noise was the subject of a hearing at the Legislature (MPR News)

Washington:

President Obama unveiled his annual budget. It has little chance of going anywhere in Congress. (NPR via MPR News)

The budget is primarily focused on bolstering funding for broader regulations. (The Hill)

It also includes funding for insurance companies that enroll more unhealthy people this year as a result of the new health care law. (The Hill)