- events
- /
- member info
- /
- support
- /
- shop
- /
- about us
- Become a Member
- Join Now
- Sustaining Members
- Member Benefits
- Match Your Contribution
- FAQ
- Existing Members
- Member Discounts
- Member Benefits
- Change of Address
- Tax Information
- Leadership Circle
- Sustaining Members
- Planned Giving
- Match Your Contribution
- Donate Stock
- Donate a Vehicle
- Become an Advocate
- Volunteer
- Become a Sponsor
- Radio Heartland
- Wonderground Radio
- Company Information
- Stations
- Public Insight Journalism
- Contact Info
- Press Room
- MPR People
- Career Opportunities
- Partners
- Educational Sponsors
- MPR Advocates Network
- Tapes & Transcripts
- Tower Rental
The Daily Digest: 4-18-07
Posted at 10:36 AM on April 18, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
The Minnesota House worked into the early morning hours passing some of their budget bills. Members are back it today. Basically, the debate is long and arduous and doesn't resolve the outcome that's at the heart of the dispute.
The House passed a public safety bill, the ag and vet bill and the environment and natural resources bill.
The Senate wants to take a deeper look at 3M chemicals. AP and the Star Tribune have stories.
The Star Tribune says two north metro area schools are guinea pigs for new ideas.
Gov. Pawlenty visits Albert Lea.
The St. Cloud Times says a judge pushed back a trial regarding GOP Rep. Mark Olson.
Congress
The Star Tribune says the House is interested in interviewing Rachel Paulose because of the events that led to her hiring.
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman also breaks with Republicans and now supports allowing the federal government to negotiate with drug companies over the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
The Star Tribune has a story on the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of Sen. Coleman's stem cell bill.
The House also passed a taxpayer protection bill. GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad was a key supporter.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison tells a Jewish group to reach out to a controversial Muslim group.
2008
Attorney Mike Ciresi makes his senate run official.
GOP Senators donate their PAC $ to Coleman.
MN Campaign Report and the Star Tribune say the Ramsey County Sheriff expects to arrest thousands during the 2008 RNC Convention.
BlogWatch
Dump Bachmann goes after Michele Bachmann (that's kind of the point of their blog) for voting against the taxpayer protection bill. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee also sent out a news release criticizing Bachmann for being only one of seven who voted against the measure.
The Minnesota Family Council says comprehensive sex education isn't working because of the recent rise in STD rates.
| April 2007 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
Master Archive
Recent Entries
- The wet cement is drying quickly
- On the stump...
- I-P keeps ban on PAC $, ditches cross party endorsement
- Netroots Minnesota debate
- For your viewing pleasure...
- House brief on unallotment
- Breakdown of PCR contributions
- Quist on the stump...
- The Washington Post gauges Minnesota interest on Afghanistan
- Another union backs Kelliher
Categories
Services
In The Spotlight
-
Sound Learning
Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web. -
The Current Music Blog
Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.
- Become a Member
- Leadership Circle
- Sustaining Members
- Member Discounts
- Become a Sponsor
- Tax Information
- Planned Giving
- Fundraising Credentials
- Vehicle Donation
- Donate Stock