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Catharine Richert

The Daily Digest: bills signed, Senate office suit

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Welcome to the Daily Digest, where it's SUPER BOWL 2018!!!

Minnesota:

Gov. Mark Dayton signed a $1.1 billion bonding bill, a tax bill and a supplemental budget bill. (MPR News)

Dayton lauded the DFL Legislature's work this session. (MPR News)

Sen. Al Franken is up with another ad, this one focusing on a bill he sponsored aimed at certain types of pharmacies. (MPR News)

One of Franken's potential opponents, state Sen. Julianne Ortman, revealed her 'turn around' plan Tuesday. (The Star Tribune)

Meanwhile, potential GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson will announce his running mate this morning.

A former lawmaker trying to stop construction of a new Senate Office Building has to post an $11 million bond by next week to keep the lawsuit alive. (MPR News)

Washington:

There were a number of important primaries around the country last night. (Politico)

Among them was a primary in Kentucky, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defeated his Tea Party affiliated opponent. (Politico)

The U.S. House passed a water bill that includes anti-carp measure. (MPR News)

Troubled VA hospitals could be a liability for President Barack Obama. (The New York Times)