ST. PAUL – Senate Committee Tax Lead Bill Weber (R- Luverne) and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statements on the Democrat’s disappointing tax bill: 

Senator Bill Weber:  

“This tax bill is a disappointment to most people. Our surplus was built largely on income taxpayers, but they are receiving very little recognition or tax benefit from Democrats. With an $18 billion surplus, you would think Democrats could find more than a paltry $3 billion in tax cuts for limited populations, but the spending spree at the Capitol will prevent broad tax relief for most Minnesotans.  

“Perhaps most disappointing is that many seniors will continue to be taxed on their Social Security. Increasing the threshold is appreciated, but the reality is most people agree that seniors shouldn’t be taxed for a benefit they already paid for. This unfairly pits one group of seniors against another when we should be coming together to give them the tax relief they deserve.” 

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson: 

“The tax bill taxes Minnesota businesses on income not even generated in Minnesota, other proposed bills will increase sales tax, license tab fees and payroll taxes, impacting every Minnesotan – regardless of income. With a $18 billion historic surplus, no Minnesotan should pay higher taxes next year. Democrats have made it clear there is never enough money for government and they are willing to do anything to get it.”  

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