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Catharine Richert

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Minnesota:

The state's restaurants oppose a proposed minimum wage hike as a handful of DFL lawmakers said they will live on the minimum for a week. (MPR News)

The latest release from the Star Tribune poll shows 80 percent support an increase in the minimum wage, but the $9.50 amount that lawmakers are talking about is not so popular. (Star Tribune)

State lawmakers were presented with a new transportation plan. It includes a higher sales tax in the metro area and a tax increase on gas, but it's unlikely to go anywhere. (MPR News)

Republican Senate candidate Mike McFadden revealed more about where he stands on some  major issues. (MPR News)

A GOP poll says DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is vulnerable. But at least for now Peterson is ahead. (MPR News)

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is hosting a campaign finance conference today from 9 AM to noon.

MNsure gets an addition to its press shop. Joe Campbell, who currently works for St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, will be the insurance exchange's marketing and communications director starting Monday, March 3rd.

MNsure will use some new, more serious TV and radio ads. (AP via Pioneer Press)

Washington:

The Obama administration says it wants more fuel efficient trucks on the roads.(AP via MPR News)

The Congressional Budget Office says that a wage hike proposed by the Obama administration could cost jobs but help the poor. The White House disagrees on the jobs part. (Washington Post)

More proof of the collapse of civilization: People are hiring professionals to help them choose the right light bulbs. (NPR)