The burden falls on Minnesota's job creators - many of whom already provide benefits tailored to their employees' needs. #PaidLeaveMN forces every MN business to provide 24 weeks of paid leave - that's 44% of a work year. #mnleg
While a popular topic for Twitter townhalls, #PaidLeaveMN doesn't hold up for the majority of Minnesotans. 55% of the state opposes a new payroll tax to fund the expansive, state-run paid leave program. In Greater Minnesota, this opposition grows to 65%-29%. #mnleg
For a jobs bill, HF 2208 misses the mark on our collective effort to grow the state’s economy. Simply put, it’s too expansive and costly for all Minnesota employers and employees. #mnleg
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#mnhouse passes HF2208, the omnibus jobs and economic development, energy and climate, and telecommunications policy & finance bill, on a 74-59 vote. The bill now goes to the Senate. #mnleg
.@MNRevenue analysis highlights the negative impact to consumers and employees of business tax increases as ultimately “...the burden would be borne in higher prices, some in lower wages, and some in lower returns to business owners.” #mnleg
The tax-and-spend budget proposals are wrong for Minnesotans. #mnleg@StarTribune: "Lowest-income Minnesotans hit hardest by Gov. Tim Walz's tax plan, analysis shows"
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.@Jill_S_Larson with the Minnesota @BizPartnership on the expansive mandate legislation: “This is a new tax on employers. It’s about a $1 billion-a-year new tax on employers.” #mnleg
Could #mnleg make tax changes to help both employers and employees? Yes.
Should #mnleg make tax changes to help both employers and employees? Absolutely.
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Not-so-fun fact on this Wednesday: #MN's top income tax rate is 4th highest in the nation. We should lead in growth and opportunity, not in taxes! #yikes#mnleg
Check out @MCC_DLoon's take on taxes: "It’s time to pass that prosperity on to employers and employees alike. Together, we can grow our economy for the long-term benefit of all MNans." #mnleg https://t.co/jJfFPAxbWW
Part 2 on federal tax laws and Minnesota: Dayton, Legislature have once-in-a-generation chance to improve state's tax system. Returning gains to taxpayers will yield healthier economy. By @MN_Chamber's Doug Loon. #mnleg https://t.co/SF1hUk16n5