June 02, 2015
May / June 2015
The Tax Bill That Wasn’t
No omnibus tax bill this session is a source of consternation and frustration for many. But there is a silver lining.
When You Wish Upon a Star, Taxes Matter
A new research study concludes state taxes affect the location decisions of high-end scientific talent. It also shows Minnesota has a lot at stake – and potentially a lot to lose.
A Math Problem Called Education Finance
The balking and resistance to universal pre-K is symptomatic of a larger issue: the failure of state education aid to keep up with the rising costs of school district collective bargaining agreements.
Minnesota Findings from the 2014 50-State Property Tax Comparison Study
A new MCFE Issue Brief summarizes and highlights key Minnesota-related findings from our national property tax benchmarking study