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Dayton budget and tax plan

Jim Monroe: Let’s keep budget debate honest

The recent commentary by David Olson of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce did not tell the whole story about how Gov. Dayton’s budget affects the business community. Rather than giving...

opinion / commentary Fri, Mar 01, 2013 - 11:49pm

Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans tells reporters on Jan. 22 that tax increases Gov. Mark Dayton proposes overall will not raise what middle class Minneotans pay. Don Davis | Forum News Service

Bigger deficit? Tax impacts? State budget questions abound

ST. PAUL – Federal tax law changes could lead to a deeper Minnesota budget deficit, the state Senate leader says, one of several uncertainties about the state budget. The possibility...

news Sat, Feb 16, 2013 - 12:23am

John Van Hecke: A refreshing defense of Minnesota

It was refreshing to see Gov. Dayton defend Minnesota’s business climate, our progressive values, and our loyal, diligent public workers in his State of the State address. For the past...

opinion / commentary Thu, Feb 14, 2013 - 12:57am