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Catharine Richert

The Daily Digest (minimum wage, second tax cut, Sebelius out)

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It's Friday's Daily Digest.

Minnesota:

The first state minimum wage increase since 2005 is on the governor's desk after the House approved it yesterday. (MPR News)

The Minnesota Senate passed another tax cut bill. (Pioneer Press)

A state Senate panel has delayed a vote on legalizing medical marijuana. (MPR News)

Meanwhile a KSTP/ Survey USA poll shows 68 percent favor legalizing medical marijuana. (KSTP-TV)

Senate hopeful Mike McFadden held a press conference about his plans to cut government spending, but didn't offer specifics. (MPR News)

The Star Tribune profiles House GOP leader Kurt Daudt. (Star Tribune)

Washington:

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is out. (New York Times)

The U.S. House approved a GOP-backed budget blueprint. (The Washington Post)

Candidates from both parties are likely to use the budget as they campaign. (MPR News)

President Barack Obama commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. (The New York Times)

House lawmakers are holding a former IRS official in contempt of Congress. (Politico)

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