TAXES
Capitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
Minnesota Senate lowers property taxes
For the past 10 years, property taxes on Minnesotans have gone up almost 90% and are approaching an unsustainable level. Middle class families and small businesses are being hammered by an ever-growin...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 11:19 AM
No tax refund please
It's tax season. So tax is a hot topic ofconversation. Unlike most people, I don't like tax refund. Whilemost peopleare excited about gettingtheir tax refunds every year, as if they win a lottery or ...
Posted on 3/2/12 at 12:39 AM
Woodbury a ‘loser’ in fiscal disparities program
After leaning more toward a zero dollar increase on average home taxes for 2013, the Woodbury City Council received some news that may change their final decision.By Riham Feshir , September 19, 2012
Conservatives eye spending cap amendment
Minnesota newsConservative Republicans hope enough Minnesotans are tired of high taxes that they will support a proposal to limit state spending.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau , December 08, 2009
Viewpoint: Challenges mark 2009 legislative session
As we began the 2009 legislative session, we expected to face significant challenges. The worst recession in decades, near record unemployment and an unprecedented $6.4 billion budget shortfall made this session one of the most difficult in Minnesota history.By Marsha Swails, Viewpoint Writer , May 27, 2009
Washington County property tax payment first installment due May 15
May 15 is the due date for the first installment property tax payment for Washington County.By Special to the Bulletin , May 13, 2009
BRIEFLY: Transportation funding would remains stable
Minnesota newsThe Minnesota Senate and House needed little time to approve a $4.3 billion transportation funding compromise.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Bureau , May 05, 2009
Biggest controversy? Minnesota taxes
ST. PAUL – What to do about taxes is the most controversial of many controversial money issues in the Minnesota Legislature and now the House and Senate have passed different plans.
By Don Davis , April 27, 2009
Briefly: Education funding plans similar, but different
Minnesota newsMinnesota education funding plans by the House, Senate and Gov. Tim Pawlenty are similar in many ways, but the amount they spend – and how they plug a deficit – differ.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Bureau , April 24, 2009
Senate bill ups nearly all income taxes
Minnesota newsMost Minnesotans' income taxes would rise under Senate Democrats' solution to the state budget deficit.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Bureau , April 22, 2009
Viewpoint: Cutting spending would end need to ‘raise revenues’
If Rep. Julie Bunn (DFL-56A) can’t look us in the eye and tell us she may raise our taxes, she probably shouldn’t be raising them.By Brian L. Williams , April 22, 2009
Senate plan would raise all income taxes
Minnesota newsThe Minnesota Senate will consider raising all state income taxes, with married couples earning more than $250,000 annually being taxed at a new, higher 9.25 percent rate.
By Don Davis, St. Paul Bureau , April 21, 2009
H&R Block open house March 22
On March 22, CityWalk H&R Block professionals will host an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. They will talk about taxes and answer questions.March 18, 2009
Letter: Make cuts fair, equitable
Growing up in Missouri, an idea would often be presented to save money and improve lives. One person would say, “Great! Let’s do it!” One hundred others would say, “Lousy idea! You’re an idiot!”March 11, 2009
Letter: Evaluating entitlements
In early December I met a retired Majority Leader in the Minnesota legislature. This was the same day as the dismal financial outlook for the state was announced.March 04, 2009
School District tax levy shows 5.2 percent increase
The School District 833 school board, Dec. 18, approved the final tax levy for this year for taxes to be paid next year.By Judy Spooner , December 19, 2008
833 budget up 5.2 percent, slight tax increase for some homeowners
An economic recession usually means property values go down.By Judy Spooner , December 05, 2008
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