Daily Digest: Last of the year
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Good morning. We are so close to making it to the end of 2015. Let's look at some items in the news.
1. The state Sentencing Guidelines Commission voted Wednesday to cut prison sentences for drug crimes. (MPR News)
2. Gov. Dayton has been meeting with groups representing black Minnesotans. (Star Tribune)
3. About 64,000 are losing their public health insurance, mostly because they didn't file required paperwork. (Star Tribune)
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4. As lawmakers begin to consider public works projects to fund during next year's legislative session, they're asking why so many newer buildings need expensive repairs. (Pioneer Press)
5. Didn't I say earlier this week you can't trust the experts? (Politico)
6. This column gives you something to chew on as we get set to begin 2016. (Washington Post)
I'll be off tomorrow to celebrate the new year. The Digest will return on Monday. Happy New Year!