Morning Report 3/26/2012

• Lanning fears pension plan too optimistic, Capitol Chatter
• SD53: Susan Kent running for Senate in Woodbury, MN Progressive Project
• It’s Franzen in four ballots!, The Cucking Stool
• Jim Carlson Wins Endorsement In Eagan/Burnsville SD 51, MN Progressive Project
• Jim Carlson’s organization wins District 51 endorsement, mnpACT!
• Four more join the list of legislative retirements, Hot Dish Politics
  
• 61A: Frank Hornstein vs. Marion Greene, MN Progressive Project
• Should voting laws be easy or straightforward?, Let Freedom Ring
• Franken seeks help in Asian carp fight, Capitol Chatter
• DFLers cry foul after Republicans abruptly cancel Ethics hearing, Capitol View
  
• Emmer: So what was that employee freedom thing all about?, True North
• The ethics of the Koch/Brodkorb affair examined, News Cut
• DIY: Stadium poll, Capitol View
• Senjem Op-Ed: Unable to recognize the source of his distractions, mnpACT!
  
• Needle found in haystack, Speed Gibson
• White Earth Band continues casino effort, Capitol Chatter
  
• Emo Senator: Quist letter writing tag team brings lucha libre moves to CD1 endorsement battle, Bluestem Prairie

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BUSINESS / ECONOMY

• Cessna’s new business deal with Chinese company not a threat to Cirrus Aircraft, official says, Duluth News Tribune 3/25/12 7:46 a.m.
• Apartment rentals strong, bringing property tax increase, Pioneer Press 3/24/12 8:59 p.m.
  

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CAMPAIGNS

• Olmsted County DFLers nominate Ohly, Moen, Rochester Post-Bulletin 3/24/12 11:57 p.m.
• Northfield council member hopes to take on John Kline in 2nd District, Pioneer Press 3/24/12 5:24 p.m.
• Bachmann says McCain will help her retire $1M debt, MPR
  

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CONGRESS – HOUSE

• Family’s move puts Rep. Chip Cravaack in a political bind, Star Tribune 3/25/12 9:32 p.m.
  

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CONGRESS – SENATE

• Klobuchar-Franken gas speculation bill met with skepticism, MPR
  

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DAYTON

• Dayton seeks more info on URS Corp., MPR
• Stillwater bridge: Dayton, Walker meet along river to celebrate new span, Pioneer Press 3/23/12 11:15 p.m.
  

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EDUCATION

• Minneapolis teachers settlement: Details on tough issues still to come, MinnPost
• Like never before, teachers under scrutiny, Star Tribune 3/25/12 10:40 a.m.
• Deadlines for teacher contracts a point of debate, Pioneer Press 3/25/12 11:16 p.m.
  

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ENVIRONMENT

• Metro, outstate parks squabble over Legacy cash, Star Tribune 3/25/12 2:34 a.m.
• Invasive species war spills into court, Star Tribune 3/25/12 2:33 a.m.
• Red Wing hosts river water quality forum, AP
  

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GOVERNMENT – LOCAL

• Zumbrota-Mazzeppa superintendent’s budget cuts include teaching, support positions, Rochester Post-Bulletin 3/23/12 10:21 a.m.
  

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HEALTH CARE

• Contraception coverage foes in St. Paul protest federal health care law, Pioneer Press 3/23/12 1:18 p.m.
• Sides raise voices on health care reform law, WCCO 3/23/12 1:25 p.m.
• Twin Cities events show health care divide lives on, Pioneer Press 3/24/12 1:30 a.m.
• State: Health care law repeal would hit harder outside MN, MPR
  

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LEGISLATURE

• Voter ID amendment now one step from Minnesota ballot, Pioneer Press 3/23/12 11:14 p.m.
• Senate passes voter ID requirement, critics vow litigation, MPR
  
• Sen. Tom Bakk blasts back at Majority Leader Dave Senjem’s op-ed critique of DFL legislators, MinnPost
  
• Bill inspired by Dexter child abuse case gets a second chance, Rochester Post-Bulletin 3/24/12 5:40 a.m.
• Senate panel fails to resolve complaint against GOP Sen. Geoff Michel, Pioneer Press 3/23/12 10:47 p.m.
• Hospitals, GOP object to state control in health program, Pioneer Press 3/24/12 10:33 p.m.
• DFL Rep. Nora Slawik to step down, Pioneer Press 3/25/12 11:15 a.m.
  

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OPINION – COMMENTARY

• Betsy Hodges & Elizabeth Glidden: Stadium plan fated to fail from the start, Star Tribune 3/25/12 6:25 p.m.
• Lori Sturdevant: Same-day registration for voters is on the block, Star Tribune 3/25/12 6:11 a.m.
• Larry Dolphin: Fracking requires extensive environmental review, Rochester Post-Bulletin 3/24/12 5:47 a.m.
  

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OPINION – EDITORIAL

• Regional human services plan makes sense, Winona Daily News 3/25/12 12:15 a.m.
• Editorial: A rigged game on the Minnesota Vikings stadium, Pioneer Press 3/24/12 5:17 p.m.
  

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PUBLIC HEALTH / SAFETY

• Anoka-Hennepin School District responds to parents group’s demands, Star Tribune 3/25/12 12:16 a.m.
• MAC seeks study on links between jet noise, health, Star Tribune 3/24/12 10:12 p.m.
• Some drivers find that cash can make the ticket go away, Star Tribune 3/25/12 8:18 a.m.
• Supervised visits for children lack standards in Minnesota, Star Tribune 3/25/12 11:36 p.m.
  

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SAINT PAUL / MINNEAPOLIS

• Baby boom reshapes North Loop, Finance and Commerce 3/23/12 2:37 p.m.
• Feds file appeal of ruling on Central Corridor’s impact on businesses, Pioneer Press 3/25/12 11:04 a.m.
• Expanded ‘urban agriculture’ policy blossoming in Minneapolis, MinnPost 3/26/12 12:01 a.m.
• In Minneapolis, rush is on for ‘green’ trash bags, Star Tribune 3/25/12 9:05 p.m.
  

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STADIUMS

• Vikings stadium: Plan still seems stalled at Capitol, Pioneer Press 3/23/12 9:35 p.m.