Why donate to the Taxpayers League of Minnesota?

Because without your support this year Minnesotans would have seen billions of dollars in new taxes or worse, a prolonged and destructive special legislative session that would have sent our national tax ranking back into the top ten.

But with your help, the Taxpayers League and a small group of conservatives were able to hold back the liberal tax and spend agenda. You know the liberals will be back when the Legislature reconvenes in February. And you know they will make another attempt to make Minnesota's income tax rate the highest in the nation. So until then we need to prepare for their next assault - we need to make sure that Minnesota taxpayers can rest easy knowing their life, liberty and property are safe for few more months.

Over the last ten years, the Taxpayers League of Minnesota has been at the center of the struggle to keep taxpayers from giving an ever greater share of their hard earned money to government. We can't claim to have won every fight, but ask yourself this: without the Taxpayers League, who would do the fighting?

If you're a past supporter and are coming back to help us again, thank you. And if you're a new supporter of the Taxpayers League, welcome. Your help is absolutely critical to our efforts as we promote a responsible agenda in Minnesota. But please stay tuned. The tax grab never stops.

As always, we are delighted to call you a friend of the taxpayer.

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Liberalism 101 - 202

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.

Sales Tax Increase Goes Into Effect; Millions Spent on Pork Projects

Tuesday, 30 June 2009 14:03

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Phil Krinkie

Phone: (651) 294-3590

Legislative Leaders Complain About Unallotment but Vote to Increase Spending on Arts and Entertainment

ST. PAUL - While difficult decisions are being made on reducing state government spending in order to balance the state budget, special interests are about to receive millions in taxpayer dollars to spend for their pet projects. Thanks to the recently passed constitutionally dedicated sales tax increase for arts and outdoor entertainment, these groups will see an increase in spending while funding for health care and other state services are being reduced due to the $6.4 billion state deficit.

eUpdate 6/30/09

Written by Sara Linert

1. A Double Whammy

2. Selling Out for the Liberals

3. Five Years of Fleecing Taxpayers

4. Too Late to Stop the Play

5. Help Distribute the 2009 Scorecard

Read more: eUpdate 6/30/09

Taxpayers League Releases 2009 Legislative Scorecard

Monday, 22 June 2009 12:33

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Phil Krinkie

(651) 294-3590

Six legislators earn "Best Friend of the Taxpayer" award.

ST. PAUL – This week, the Taxpayers League of Minnesota releases their annual Legislative Scorecard for the 2009 state legislative session. The release marks the 13^th annual Taxpayers League scorecard which ranks Minnesota legislators votes on tax and state spending issues.

DFL Senate is Hypocritical on K-12 Funding Shift

Written by Phil Krinkie
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 11:25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Phil Krinkie (651) 294-3590 **Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller Criticizes K-12 Shift That He Supported** ST. PAUL – State Senator Larry Pogemiller criticized Governor Pawlenty for his plan to shift K-12 funding in an effort to balance the state budget. In recent public comments on the policy, Sen. Pogemiller said the DFL State Senate majority is “against” the K-12 shift. In reality, Senate DFLers, under Sen. Pogemiller’s leadership, proposed the shift as part of their budget balancing bill, and Sen. Pogemiller even cast a "yes" vote supporting it. The practice of delaying payments to school districts has been used by the legislature to help balance the state's budget numerous times before, dating back to 1980.
Read more: DFL Senate is Hypocritical on K-12 Funding Shift

Unallotment, Whine by Whine

Written by Phil Krinkie
Monday, 22 June 2009 12:51
Last week Governor Pawlenty announced his proposed spending reductions via the unallotment process of $2.7 billion to help balanceMinnesota’s 2010-2011 state budget. The Governor made his intentions clear in May that if the Legislature failed to balance the budget without tax increases, he would use his line-item veto and unallotment authority to resolve the State’s budget problem unilaterally. As soon as the Governor finished his press conference, the official whining started. First out of the gate was potential gubernatorial candidate Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybek. He is the same guy who supported millions to put a sod roof on theTargetCenterarena and $10 million to move a dilapidated theater building three blocks, complaining about a 3.3% reduction in Local Government Aid payments, at the same time his bankrupt city pension plans receive tens of millions each year in state bailout dollars.
Read more: Unallotment, Whine by Whine

Last Chance to Get a "Land of 10,000 Taxes" T-Shirt

Monday, 04 May 2009 09:24

Just a few more shirts remain before the official 2009 Tax Cut Rally t-shirt is retired. If you would like one, please send a check for $12 per shirt to the Taxpayers League today!

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Please put the size you would like on the memo line (only these men's sizes remaining: M, L, XXL) and send your check to:

Taxpayers League of Minnesota

PO Box 120444

St. Paul, MN 55112

Great Minnesota Get-Together

Thursday, 18 June 2009 09:48

The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and once again the Taxpayers League of Minnesota will have a booth! We're looking for volunteers to help at the booth and spread the message of holding the line on taxes and reforming state government spending.

The State Fair is August 27th-September 7th. Shifts are 9am-noon, noon-3pm, 3pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm. We need 2 volunteers for each shift, so This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it today with your name and phone number to reserve your spot. You'll get one free admission ticket for every shift you work!

We can't wait to see you at the Great Minnesota Get-Together!

The Taxpayers Legaue of Minnesota

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

Policy Brief

Check out "Real State Budget Reform" here.

Please Visit the Tax Cut Rally Sponsors, listed at the bottom of the page.

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The case against raising taxes

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