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The Daily Digest: 10-9-2007
Posted at 9:03 AM on October 9, 2007
by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest
MnDOT signs a contract to rebuild the I-35W bridge. The bridge design is also released. MPR, the Star Tribune, the Pi Press, WCCO, KARE-11 and AP have stories.
The move comes after the Department of Administration rejects a protest by the losing bidders. The attorney representing the contractors says a lawsuit is possible.
A special panel of state lawmakers will meet again to discuss a request to authorize $195 million in state money for the bridge. The Star Tribune says Minnesota has passed on federal bridge aid since 2003.
Gov. Pawlenty appoints a judge.
He also visited flood damaged homes in Owatonna.
Meanwhile, flood victims in Rushford are complaining about the strings attached to state and federal aid.
Allianz settles an annuity lawsuit filed by Attorney General Lori Swanson. The Pi Press, AP, the Star Tribune and KARE-11 have stories.
KSTP-TV previews Governor Pawlenty's trade mission to India.
Pawlenty brags about his vetoes at an event in Vermont but then says the GOP needs to have better ideas.
Congress
The L.A. Times says President Bush faces some GOP foes on budget cuts. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is mentioned.
Experts are urging more funding for roads. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar and DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar are mentioned. Forum Communications and the Minnesota Daily have stories.
A provision in the House Farm Bill would allow excess sugar to be used for ethanol production. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
2008
Roll Call (subscription required) says both parties see pickup opportunities in Minnesota.
A Star Tribune poll says more Minnesotans are not identifying with party labels.
DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken starts his college tour. The Minnesota Daily says DFL candidates visit frequently.
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