Tag: taxes
Economic Report: Minnesota Faces “Substantial Challenges” Unless Lawmakers Lower Taxes
A new economic report paints a concerning picture for Minnesota if lawmakers don’t lower taxes and ease the regulatory burden on hardworking Minnesotans.
The Center...
Minnesota Ranks 4th Nationally For Per Capita Excise Tax Collections
This article was written by John Phelan and was originally published on the Center of the American Experiment's website.
It is no secret that Minnesota is one of...
Both Twin Cities Mayors Raising Property Taxes
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are looking to raise taxes on property owners.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman...
Tensions Grow as End of Session Approaches
ST. PAUL, Minn. - With the legislative session rapidly coming to a close, Real ID and bonding bills were the meat of Wednesday’s session....
Minnesota Ranks 5th on Worst State Tax Burden List
MINNEAPOLIS- Minnesota now hits its citizens with the fifth highest total state tax burden in the country, behind just New York, Hawaii, Vermont, and...
Emmer Introduces Legislation to Help the Elderly
WASHINGTON -- “Regressive taxes like inflation hit low-income Americans and seniors the hardest,” said Rep. Tom Emmer, when introducing the Retirement Inflation Protection Act...
House Democrats Introduce the Trump Act
ST. PAUL, Minn -- House Democrats in St. Paul are seeking to ensure one aspect of the 2016 presidential election never happens again.
House...
Report Shows MN is Bad for Business
State’s income tax, complex tax code and estate tax make it volatile for business owners.
Washington D.C. - The Tax Foundation and the Minnesota Business...
So Much for a Surplus; Governor Releases Budget
Dayton’s Proposal Spends Surplus, Calls for More Taxes and Fees
St. Paul, MN - Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal calls for a $4.3 billion increase in...
First Bill of New Session Provides Tax Relief for Minnesotans
St. Paul, MN - A unanimous 66-0 vote by the Minnesota Senate will send legislation to bring Minnesota’s tax code in compliance with federal...