Flour content. Brian Bakst from the AP uses this point to illustrate the complexity of the Minnesota tax code and the challenges Gov. Dayton faces in changing the system.
Milky Way candy bars are taxed in Minnesota, but Twix bars — because of their flour content — are not.
via AP/Pioneer Press.
“National anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist is looking to strengthen his grip on Minnesota’s tax debate as the state heads toward a dramatic budget showdown.
“Norquist’s Washington-based group, Americans for Tax Reform, created a separate Minnesota political-action fund early this month to support like-minded candidates, campaign finance records show,” via Star Tribune.
“Duluth School Board members appear resigned to approving an 11.9 percent increase in school property taxes in December,” via Duluth News Tribune.
“With Democrats winning control of the Minnesota Legislature in Tuesday’s election, Gov. Mark Dayton now has an opportunity to overhaul Minnesota’s tax system,” via Pioneer Press
