Minnesota Report The unveiling of Governor Tim Walz (DFL-MN) first proposed budget was met with shock and awe by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-09 Nisswa), which is significant because he is truly the most important person for Walz to convince. With Minnesota...
Minnesota Report Here in Minnesota, we apply “sin taxes” on alcohol and tobacco because they are detrimental to public health. If this is the measure of sound tax policy then legislators should look to one of the greatest threats to public health known today, which is...
Minnesota Report Governor Tim Walz (R-MN) may believe his proposal for a $.20 gas tax increase, an increase in the license tab fees and the sales tax on new vehicles provides a stable funding source for transportation and transit, but it is clear Republicans do not....
When we saw a picture of Rep Steve Elkins (DFL-49B, Bloomington) sitting next to Jeanne Massey from FairVoteMN introducing HF983, we had our normal response, “What is he doing?” We know Elkins is a freshman and that may account for his naivete, but as a resident of...
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