Outstate News (3-23-06)

03/23/2006

Langseth/Limmer/Dorman: Big bonding bill easily passes Senate. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060323/3731974.shtml


Johnson: Senate swiftly passes $989 million bonding bill. (ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2006/March/23senatebonding.html

Johnson/Dorman: Senate approves bonding bill. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060323/NEWS01/103230048/1009


Solon/Jaros/Langseth/Johnson/Sviggum: DECC plan hits snag in Senate.
(Duluth):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/14166430.htm

Carlson/Knoblach: Republicans unveil budget targets. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060323/NEWS01/103230036/1009

Rukavina/Hackbarth/Bakk/Gerlach/Pariseau: Outdoors heritage bill
advances. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=205861

Hackbarth/Ozment/Sams: Natural resources amendment bill snagged.
(Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=205855

Rukavina/Sertich/Penas: Vote on IRR board overhaul delayed. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/local/14166443.htm

Hatch offers legislative package to fight identity theft. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=619&section=news

State a prime target for ID theft. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5886&section=homepage

Robling/Johnson/Day/McGinn: GOP takes Johnson to ethics panel. (Forum
News):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=623&section=news

Lanning/Ranum: Legislation would ban alcohol misting device. (Forum
News):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=624&section=news

LeClair/Charron: Lawmakers hear plea for official state fruit.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=625&section=news

Hornstein/Brod: Auto engineering program may get ethanol study money.
(Mankato):
http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_081212539.html

Rep. Hortman carrying legislation regarding disposal of fluorescent
bulbs and mercury threat. (ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2006/March/23brokenbulbs.html

Letter: Sen. Kelley’s commitment to endorsement is strength.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=617&section=Opinion


Rural health care still ails, professionals tell Coleman. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5881&section=News

Legislators want more time to consider longer school year. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060323/3731879.shtml


State vet advises anthrax vaccinations for NW Minnesota cattle. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060323/3731563.shtml


Column: Why the fuss over Johnson’s conversation with lawyers?
(Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/opinion/articles.asp?articleID=1803


Editorial: Senate again rushes bill, stiffs Bemidji. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=616&section=Opinion


Editorial: It’s Johnson’s fault - now let’s move on to real
issues. (International Falls):
http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/Main.asp?SectionID=57&SubSectionID=112&ArticleID=33315

Editorial: Sen. Johnson: Smart, good man did stupid thing. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=8&story_id=205864

Editorial: OK bill to allow town to help start local store. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5877&section=Opinion