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Opinions on Gov. Dayton's tax proposal
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- Updated: February 20, 2013 - 12:07 PM
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Tax reform in Minnesota? Some other year, perhaps
By LORI STURDEVANT May 18, 2013, 04:06 PMA look at the forces that gathered against an idea that seemed like its time had come.
Minnesota budget deal takes competitive risk
By Star Tribune Editorial May 13, 2013, 07:27 PMThe plan’s tax features are a disappointment. It raises revenue in a way that puts Minnesota’s economic competitiveness at risk.
Twin Cities fiscal-disparities pool gets wrong kind of attention
By Bob DeBoer May 12, 2013, 05:29 PMPrinciples of ‘fiscal disparities’ do not include subsidizing Mall of America.
Minnesota business sales taxes in crosshairs again
By Minnesota Matters May 12, 2013, 03:50 PMThe Legislature's biennial budget endgame involves another look at business sales tax ideas that raised a ruckus at the start of the session.
Dayton, Legislature should seize transit breakthrough
By Star Tribune Editorial May 11, 2013, 03:05 PMRegion risks being left further behind competitors.
Minnesota Legislature should raise, reform pay
By Star Tribune Editorial May 10, 2013, 06:40 PMLose per diem while raising pay for state elected officials.
Minnesota Matters: Clothing tax won't worsen regressivity
By Minnesota Matters May 06, 2013, 01:18 PMAdding the state sales tax to clothing won't skew the overall state tax burden toward lower-income Minnesotans.
State Capitol repairs belong in bonding bill
By Star Tribune Editorial May 01, 2013, 08:45 PMPopping the funding support into a tax bill in the last month of a legislative session isn’t the way to move forward.
Help Minnesota's child victims of sex trafficking
By Lee Roper-Batker May 01, 2013, 08:39 PMIt's the Legislature’s turn to fully fund Safe Harbor. The Women's Foundation of Minnesota is providing a $1 million incentive.
Don't delay Minnesota's teacher evaluations
By Star Tribune Editorial April 29, 2013, 08:26 PMThere's a possibility that implementation could be delayed because of cost concerns. That shouldn’t happen.
Mercury reduction? Minnesota's rhetoric
By Stephen J. Jay April 29, 2013, 08:09 PMMPCA arguments notwithstanding, miners have the advantage.
Minnesota students need shelter before and after the bell
By Michael Munoz and Patty Phillips April 29, 2013, 11:26 AMWe must invest in housing to help them succeed with their learning.
Minnesota Legislature makes welcome progress on Mayo
By Star Tribune Editorial Board April 29, 2013, 10:59 AMLegislators offer a solid subsidy plan with a richer local match.
Will Minnesota lawmakers stomach alcohol tax?
By LORI STURDEVANT April 27, 2013, 04:58 PMLori Sturdevant: It’s a fascinating topic in this state, but it’s a political loser.
Minnesota Senate tax bill offers needed reform
By Star Tribune Editorial April 24, 2013, 08:50 PMExpanding sales tax base would better reflect today’s economy.
Past Minnesota tax cuts are today's problems
By LORI STURDEVANT April 22, 2013, 08:02 PMLori Sturdevant: It's now an unavoidable topic.
Minnesota Legislature can make day care safer
By Star Tribune Editorial April 22, 2013, 10:41 AMReforms aren’t groundbreaking, but are sensible improvements.
Minnesota Legislature's tuition power grab
By Star Tribune Editorial April 20, 2013, 06:24 PMEditorial: Politicians aren’t best bet to balance quality and price at U, MnSCU.
Minnesota lawmakers should stand firm on early education support
By Star Tribune Editorial April 20, 2013, 08:38 AMToo often Minnesota has let early ed funding fall off the radar.
Minnesota Legislature's bonding opportunities
By Star Tribune Editorial April 16, 2013, 07:24 PMThe 2013 Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton should enact a big bill this year, and a smaller version in 2014.
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