Lawmakers tasked with considering legislative actions expressed bipartisan disinterest in the notion of a special session.
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Scott County board delays sales tax decision
The county board was set to consider a half-cent sales tax and a $20 excise tax on motor vehicle sales within the county to raise $6 million annually for projects.
Read More »Cynthia Bauerly: Off the DC treadmill
The former Federal Elections Commission chair has found a more peaceful and productive home at the Department of Revenue.
Read More »Gamesmanship rules in liquor bill fight
Parliamentary machinations knock Sunday growlers from bill.
Read More »Job Creation Fund awards $4.2M in first months
Minnesota’s $24 million Job Creation Fund has received more than one application a week on average since the program launched Jan. 1.
Read More »Paper Trail: Dept. of Revenue letter to Rep. Davids
The Minnesota Department of Revenue sent a letter to House Taxes Chair Greg Davids Monday, saying his omnibus tax package would raise property taxes for homeowners and businsses across the state while making the tax system more regressive.
Read More »Ortman criticizes Dayton for late-start revenue chief
Sen. Julianne Ortman, who holds the gavel on the Senate Taxes Committee, went after Gov. Mark Dayton Thursday for appointing a Commissioner of Revenue who isn't immediately available to start the job.
Read More »State economist cautiously optimistic about recovery
With the release of another economic forecast this week, fiscal analysts, lawmakers, reporters and the rest of the Capitol world set about their semi-annual search through the details of the state’s most recent budget performance.
Read More »State uses humiliation to collect overdue taxes from alcohol sellers
When it comes to convincing people to pay their debts, sometimes there’s no greater tool than public humiliation. The Minnesota Department of Revenue has turned to that tactic to collect $7.7 million in back taxes from establishments across the state that sell alcohol.
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