Update: February 8, 2021

February 8, 2021 SAFE Account Proposal Last week the Public Safety Committee, heard a bill to create a fund called the State Aid for Emergencies (SAFE) Account. Part of this is being done in anticipation of possible unrest during the upcoming Chauvin trial in Minneapolis. As a strong supporter of…

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Legislative Update January 29, 2021

January 29, 2021 Gov. Walz Budget Released This week, Gov. Tim Walz released his 2021-2022 budget proposal. Gov. Walz is proposing a 10% income tax increase, a 15% hike to Minnesota’s business tax, and regressive tax hikes on cigarettes and vaping products that disproportionately hit low-income Minnesotans. The Governor is…

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