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Brett Neely

The Daily Digest: Southwest rail in trouble

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In Minnesota

On opening day of the 2015 Minnesota legislative session, legislators are already considering skipping meeting next year. (MPR News)

Legislators from the Twin Cities have a long wish list but may not get much of what they want. (MinnPost)

The planned Southwest light rail line from downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie has run into a major hurdles at the state Capitol, with Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislators backing away from the project. (MPR News)

Mark Dayton's 2014 campaign didn't illegally coordinate with the state DFL Party, Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board ruled. (Pioneer Press)

Advocates for immigrants are renewing their push for driver's licenses for all, regardless of legal status. (MPR News)

National Politics

John Boehner was elected Tuesday to serve another two years as the speaker of the House, beating back opposition from a surprisingly large group of conservatives who wanted a fresh face atop the Republican conference. (Politico)

DFL Sen. Al Franken was sworn in for a second term while 6th District Republican Tom Emmer was sworn in for his first term. (MPR News)

Emmer's vote for John Boehner as House Speaker has angered a Minnesota Tea Party group that backed Emmer during his election bid. (MPR News)

A profile of Emmer's first day on the job. (Star Tribune)

The new GOP-led Congress is moving quickly to pass a bill expediting the Keystone XL Pipeline but the White House says Obama would veto the measure if it reaches his desk. (Roll Call)

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is acting fast to set up a political apparatus, woo donors and establish a rationale for his campaign before other Republican candidates get up to speed. (New York Times)

A federal judge sentenced former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell to two years in prison after his conviction for bribery -- a term far lower than what prosecutors had sought. (Washington Post)