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Minnesota legislative negotiators have task of raising $2 billion more taxes
By Danielle Killey Ten Minnesota lawmakers must decide exactly how to raise about $2 billion for the state, and they have plenty of work to do before the Legislature adjourns Monday. The joint House ...
Posted on 5/14/13 at 7:40 PM
Debating the sin tax
I confess: I enjoy a snack of Cheetos from the company vending machine every so often. They're good right down to the last orange, salty, chemically enhanced crumbs in the bottom of the bag. Would I ...
Posted on 12/5/11 at 1:46 PM
Letter: Watch out for tax increase
Folks, beware: the Legislature is in session. The DFL is proposing increases in taxes to help cover the budget deficit.By Larry W. Fox, Cottage Grove , April 29, 2009
County keeping an eye on a tax bill
Washington County is paying close attention to a bill that is moving through the state Legislature that would allow counties to add an extra half-cent to the sales tax to make up for losses in state aid.April 15, 2009
Township expects extra $25K in gravel taxes
Grey Cloud Island Township residents got some good news at the annual town meeting March 10.By Judy Spooner , March 20, 2009
Plan expands sales tax to cut corporate tax
ST. PAUL – Minnesota should eliminate its corporate income tax and make other changes to spur business growth, a governor-appointed panel recommended.
By Scott Wente , February 16, 2009
Tax-free idea
Some Republican House members want to exempt new Minnesota businesses from the state corporate income tax.January 26, 2009
No immediate Green Acres change
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – House Democrats beat back a Thursday attempt to immediately overturn controversial farm property tax law changes legislators made last year.
By Don Davis , January 23, 2009
Business tax cuts highlight Pawlenty plan
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty took the lead on Minnesota budget dance Thursday, calling for a variety of business tax cuts while at the same time increasing education spending.
By Don Davis , January 16, 2009
Long-term care tax break proposed
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Minnesotans would be more likely to save for long-term care needs if those savings carried a tax advantage, two lawmakers say.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente , January 15, 2009
Tax increases key for legislative session
ST. PAUL – To raise taxes or not to raise taxes – that is becoming the primary question for the 2009 Minnesota Legislature when it begins its 86th two-year session today.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente , January 06, 2009
Assumed Name: Newport Tax Service
December 17, 2008
Deficit will cut deep; Governor is firm on no tax hike
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL — News of a $5.3 billion state budget deficit could hit nearly every Minnesotan with program cuts or increased costs.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente , December 05, 2008
Township to get more gravel tax money
While everyone, including governmental units, are suffering the effects of the current economic crisis, Grey Cloud Island, the smallest township in Minnesota, will get a windfall next year.By Judy Spooner , November 21, 2008
Campaign Notebook: Family of 4 would pay $85 more
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – The Revenue Department says the average Minnesotan would pay more for a proposed sales tax increase than proponents claim.
By Don Davis , October 29, 2008
Tax rally is venue for marriage proposal
Derrick Lehrke’s pretty into politics — the Cottage Grove man’s girlfriend? Not so much.April 15, 2008
Our View: Board's not ideal, but it's still the best deal
If you have coworkers, a family, a significant other or friends — if you’ve ever driven in rush-hour traffic or moved with a crowd of people trying to get into a concert or sports event, you know the meaning of the phrase: “you’ve got to go along to get along.”March 26, 2008
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