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Taxes committee considers governor’s sales tax changes, other proposals
By Rob Hubbard
Gov. Tim Walz wants to lower the state’s sales tax rate by 0.075%. But the lost revenue from that change would be more than made up for by new sales taxes on accounting, banking, brokerage and legal services, according to Revenue Department estimates.
That’s all part of the governor’s tax bill, HF2437, which is being carried by Rep. Greg Davids (R-Preston) and was presented to the House Taxes Committee on Wednesday.
The committee laid the bill over, as amended, and will consider its provisions for possible omnibus bill inclusion.
“In light of very tough budget times, this is a responsible and practical tax bill,” said Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart. “It really looks to create a more fair and stable tax system while also creating new economic development and new jobs.”
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Keep it clean.
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Bill seeking to expand college grant program faces funding challenge
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Making Minnesota a 'Silicon Valley of clean energy' goal of House bill
By Rob Hubbard
“A kind of Silicon Valley of clean energy.”
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Minnesota's budget outlook worsens in both near, long term
By Rob Hubbard
It looks as if those calling for less state spending could get their wish, judging from Thursday’s release of the February 2025 Budget and Economic Forecast.
A state su...
Minnesota’s projected budget surplus balloons to $3.7 billion, but fiscal pressure still looms
By Rob Hubbard
Just as Minnesota has experienced a warmer winter than usual, so has the state’s budget outlook warmed over the past few months.
On Thursday, Minnesota Management and Budget...
