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Welcome to Friday, welcome to the Daily Digest.
Minnesota:
Gov. Mark Dayton said that chances for passing a medical marijuana bill this session are slim, but after meeting with advocates said he remained open to a compromise. (MPR News)
He also said that an overhaul of the state's sex offender program is unlikely this year. (MPR News)
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The House unanimously passed a bill that would provide school lunches for kids who can't pay. (AP via MPR News)
An ad running in Rep. Rick Nolan's district paid for by the America Action Network is mostly accurate. (MPR News)
Chris Dalhberg, who is seeking the GOP endorsement to run against Sen. Al Franken, said that his opponent, state Sen. Julianne Ortman, violated state robocall laws. (MPR News)
State lawmakers say they won't get a tax cut bill done by Dayton's deadline. (Pioneer Press)
Former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak endorsed Mohamud Noor, who is running against long-time state Rep. Phyllis Kahn. (Star Tribune)
DFLer Sharon Sund is making her second run at the 3rd Congressional District seat, which is currently held by GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen. (MPR News)
Washington:
The U.S. Senate reached a deal to extend jobless benefits. (The Washington Post)
Current and former Minnesota lawmakers hosted a fundraiser for 6th Congressional District candidate Tom Emmer in Washington, D.C. (MPR News)
The Affordable Care Act is helping entrepreneurs. (NPR via MPR News)