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A non-partisan, non-profit grassroots taxpayer advocacy organization for Minnesota

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The case against raising taxes

Thanks to the Minnesota Business Partnership understanding the case against raising taxes has never been easier. In "Why Not Raise Minnesota's Statewide Property Tax?" and "Why Not Raise Minnesota's Personal Income Taxes?," the Business Partnership makes the case that our current levels of taxation are more than adequate to fund our state's priorities. Each of the two-page flyers are easily formatted for printing and perfect for mailing to state legislators who may not understand that onerous taxation will only drive jobs and resources to other states.

There's still time to get your WANTED poster

Even if you couldn't join us at the Tax Rally on April 12, there's still time to get your copy of the WANTED poster. Just click on the Donate tab in the upper right-hand corner of the website and send in a suggested contribution of $5.00. You can also mail a check to the Taxpayers League using the address at the bottom of the website (please include a note requesting a poster).

Don't be the only conservative on your block without a WANTED poster. Get yours today.

eUpdate 07/03/08 PDF Print E-mail

Taxpayers League of Minnesota eUpdate

July 3, 2008

1. Happy Fourth of July! – Enjoy it. You Deserve it.

2. The David Strom Show – David and Margaret are taking the weekend off to celebrate Freedom, grilling and illegal fireworks! Catch a “Best of” broadcast at AM 1280 the Patriot this Saturday from 9 to 11 am.

3. Creeping Taxation – Does that Ring a Bell?
Read more: eUpdate 07/03/08
 
Jump Start PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 24 June 2008 10:21

By Phil Krinkie

When Minnesotans hear the words “jump start,” it usually comes in the form of a question (from one stranded motorist to some Good Samaritan) during the final “acceptance” phase of a cold winter morning’s five stages of grief melodrama. Cables are strung between two cars, furious praying takes place and, if all goes well, both parties are able to drive off smiling.

But in this case, I’m referring to the recent actions of Representative Mindy Greiling, the eight-term legislator from Roseville who chairs the House K-12 Education Finance Committee, who is trying to “jump start” the legislative K-12 education funding process. This type of “jump starting” is a shock to the taxpayers’ wallets rather than electricity from a battery.
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eUpdate - 06/27/08 PDF Print E-mail
 
 

1. David’s guest this week is author Lawrence Solomon. Hear about the scientists standing up to global warming hysteria.
2. Willing to have YOU pay for a better Minnesota
3. Start digging for your “couch change” – the transit sales tax goes into effect Tuesday
4. Shouldn’t we really do something about this price gouging?
5. It’s good to be the “Hometown Airline”
Read more: eUpdate - 06/27/08
 
How they balanced (read: cooked) the books PDF Print E-mail

By Phil Krinkie

At the May 18th conclusion of this year’s legislative session the mood, oddly, was one of triumph.  As just about every local media outlet seemed happy to broadcast, Governor Pawlenty and DFL legislative leaders pronounced the 2008 session as one of the most productive in years.

Like marathon runners crossing the finish line there were accolades for those who had endured the arduous negotiations and the endless hours of debate.  There was praise for the hard work and the product it had produced – a budget agreement that resolved the $935 million shortfall.  But as the details of the deal that was decided behind closed doors came to light, the reality of the “miraculous” budget balancing act doesn’t seem to justify the celebration which the Governor and legislative leaders gave their compromise package.
Read more: How they balanced (read: cooked) the books
 

Rankings for Minnesota's Congressional Delegation

As we have for the past 11 years, the Taxpayers League of Minnesota will again in 2008 publish our annual Legislative Scorcard. This year, however, we will not be rating members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation. But just because the Taxpayers League won't be including ratings for our federal delegation doesn't mean that their record on tax and spending issues isn't important. So to help fill the gap below you'll find links to a number of groups that rate not just Minnesota's representatives, but every member of Congress.

The American Conservative Union lists itself as the definitive conservative rating listed in all the major political almanacs and reference guides.

The Club for Growth conducts a comprehensive examination of each lawmaker's record on pro-growth policies and computes an Economic Growth Score on a scale of 0 to 100

The National Taxpayers Union rates every U.S. Representative and Senator on their actual votes - and uses every vote that affects taxes, spending, and debt.

Minnesota Free Market Institute

The Minnesota Free Market Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization dedicated to expanding freedom and free markets that conducts research, publishes materials, and holds public forums to educate citizens about free market reforms that will enhance the quality of life of all members of the community.

You already know that freedom and free markets are what makes our state and nation great. Click over to the Minnesota Free Market Institute and find out why you're right.

The Minnesota Free Market Institute is also the home of the David Strom Show on AM1280 The Patriot.