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The Daily Digest: 5-17-08

Posted at 8:53 AM on May 17, 2008 by Tom Scheck
Filed under: Daily Digest

Welcome to a special edition, potential last day of session Digest. This is a brief update for all of you Legislature watchers who want to know what's going on.

The House and Senate are in session at 10 AM and they're hoping to process the remaining work. The problem is they still haven't reached agreement on a health care reform package or an education finance deal (that was as of 3AM). Everyone seems committed that today is the final day. MPR, Forum Communications, the Pi Press, the Star Tribune and AP have stories.

The governor also vetoed four more bills but signed a pool safety bill.

Tougher teen driving rules pass. Forum Communications and the Star Tribune have stories.

The House also passed a mortgage foreclosure freeze while the Senate passed a stem cell bill. Thanks, Commish.

2008 Race for President

Barack Obama campaigns in South Dakota.

Pawlenty for VP Watch

Gov. Pawlenty spoke before the Wisconsin GOP last night. He said he has no designs on the VP slot. He also gave some stern advice to the GOP.

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