On Tuesday, Gov. Walz announced his proposed two-year budget. The budget includes $52.4 billion in spending and calls for $1.64 billion in new taxes on Minnesotans

Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s budget announcement:   

“Governor Walz’s proposed tax increases are a non-starter,” said Sen. Koran. “Minnesota families and businesses have been through enough over the past year without having to fork over more to the state. Like most families, it’s time for our government to clamp down on the pocketbook. That means no tax increases, decreasing the size of government, and eliminating ballooning waste. This coupled with reforms that help our residents will ensure that we best prepare Minnesota for financial recovery.”