The state has always played a pivotal role in local property taxes. Whether by issuing direct payments to homeowners, creating credits to reduce property tax statements or sending aid to local governments, the state has used its resources to reduce the burden on local property taxes.
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 2/28/11
In addition to local government aid, property tax relief, economic development and environmental regulation-all issues addressed in the Advocate-CGMC is also very active on land use issues. The reason is pretty clear: good land use and annexation laws have a significant impact on the fiscal health of cities, government service delivery, tax fairness and the quality of our environment.
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 2/21/2011
As budget discussions heat up, the level of revenue needed to fund state government will surely be part of the conversation.
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 2/14/2011
Property Tax Aids and Credits is the state’s third largest expenditure area after K-12 Education and Health and Human Services, and just ahead of Higher Education. The state’s November forecast shows Property Tax Aids and Credits accounting for 9 percent of all General Fund spending. So what programs are supported in this budget area, who benefits from these programs and where does the money go?
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 2/7/2011
Throughout the history of the LGA program, there have been many changes to the program’s formula, distribution and popularity. Even so, one thing has remained constant: LGA has been good for Minnesota communities.
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 1/31/2011
Minnesotans often like to think of ourselves as one big community. In reality, however, the state is made up of a wide range of economic regions and sub-regions including the Twin Cities metro area, the Iron Range, the Minnesota River Valley, the Red River Valley and many more. In all areas of the state, the strength of each region’s property tax base varies when compared to other regions and even amongst its own communities.
Greater Minnesota Advocate, 1/24/2011
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