Minnesota does
not have a revenue problem. It has a
spending problem. Spending has grown by
over $40 billion since 1986. This far
outpaces inflation and population growth.
Real reforms need to be made in how the government spends money. READ
MORE High taxes ultimately end up harming those they are intended to help by decreasing revenues. Raising taxes only perpetuates this problem. We need to reform and streamline our tax system to encourage businesses to expand and invest. High tax levels only serve to drive businesses, jobs and investment – and their tax dollars – out of the state. READ MORE Minnesota is a
great place to live and work. Increased
competition in the global marketplace, however, has led to many jobs fleeing
our state. Our tax structure needs
reform to become more business friendly.
We need to provide incentives to attract, and maintain, job providers.
READ MORE K-12 Education Long-term economic recovery and
growth depends on preparing the next generation of Minnesotans to succeed in a
global economy. We cannot balance the budget at the expense of our
future. Raising standards, implementing reforms and supporting innovation
in the classroom are important first steps.
We also must prioritize education and maximize our use of financial and
human resources. READ MORE State government reform Innovative state government reforms to bring Minnesota’s government into the 21st century are critical in both balancing the budget and improving our economic climate. Our proposals include a Sunset Commission to audit all state agencies and eliminate duplication and waste, a plan to streamline the size and layers of government, and an effort to use modern technology to make government more cost-efficient. By leveraging common sense and innovation, we can reduce costs and improve the results for our customer, the Minnesota citizen. |
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