I’ll admit it – I was hoping for a relatively quiet 2018 Legislative Session in terms of tax policy. Then… Continue reading Legislative tax bill needs improvement; is there enough time left to make the grade?
Tag: Minnesota taxes
House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ budget targets tell us how they propose to allocate the state’s projected $329 million surplus for… Continue reading House budget targets devote 2/3 of surplus to taxes, transportation
Governor Dayton’s proposed supplemental budget makes investments in education, health and human services, economic development, saves for the future
Governor Mark Dayton released his FY 2018-19 supplemental budget proposal today, focused on making strategic investments to support Minnesota’s economic success, prioritizing working… Continue reading Governor Dayton’s proposed supplemental budget makes investments in education, health and human services, economic development, saves for the future
Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform
Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and currently pay an estimated $83 million in state and local… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform
What matters more for competitiveness: Rankings or results?
It’s a good time to visit public finance expert Peter Fisher’s comprehensive work over at Grading the States, which digs deep… Continue reading What matters more for competitiveness: Rankings or results?
National report confirms: Minnesota has more work to do on tax fairness
A national report confirms what many Minnesotans already know: Minnesota’s tax system does not share the responsibility for funding public… Continue reading National report confirms: Minnesota has more work to do on tax fairness
Just in time for Minnesota’s tax debate
How important is it for Minnesota to reform our tax system? According to an issue brief we recently released, it’s… Continue reading Just in time for Minnesota’s tax debate