Opinion of Mark Dayton's budget proposal

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2013/01/gov_daytons_deputy_chief_of_staff_wants_mary_franson_to_read_the_damn_budget_proposal.php

Highlights:

-Sales tax is dropped from 6.875% to 5.5%.
-Exemption on clothing items is lifted for clothing items over $100.
-Creates a new tax bracket of 9.85% for couples making over $250k and individuals making over $150k.
-Increases the tobacco tax 94 cents a pack.
-Increases spending from $36.8 billion to $37.8 billion.

I like it!

[Antonio the Sixth]

A step in the right direction, for sure.

Is this expected to pass easily?

[Vosem]

Of your highlights, 3 positive, 2 negative. Voted neutral, probably tilt a little negative out of party loyalty.

Is this expected to pass easily?

Since the 2012 elections, Minnesota has an all-D legislature and a D governor, so I can't see why it wouldn't be...

[Antonio the Sixth]

Of your highlights, 3 positive, 2 negative. Voted neutral, probably tilt a little negative out of party loyalty.

Is this expected to pass easily?

Since the 2012 elections, Minnesota has an all-D legislature and a D governor, so I can't see why it wouldn't be...

Democrats aren't exactly the most effective party when it comes to passing bills...

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Of your highlights, 3 positive, 2 negative. Voted neutral, probably tilt a little negative out of party loyalty.

Is this expected to pass easily?

Since the 2012 elections, Minnesota has an all-D legislature and a D governor, so I can't see why it wouldn't be...

Democrats aren't exactly the most effective party when it comes to passing bills...

The DFL is quite a bit more competent than the federal Democrats. Also remember state legislatures don't have things like the filibuster.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Of your highlights, 3 positive, 2 negative. Voted neutral, probably tilt a little negative out of party loyalty.

Is this expected to pass easily?

Since the 2012 elections, Minnesota has an all-D legislature and a D governor, so I can't see why it wouldn't be...

Democrats aren't exactly the most effective party when it comes to passing bills...

The DFL is quite a bit more competent than the federal Democrats. Also remember state legislatures don't have things like the filibuster.

Good to know! Maybe the rebirth of progressivism can begin at the State-level.

[Torie]

It depends on how the money is being spent. However, if this law were proposed for California ...

[Napoleon]

I only agree with the income tax and spending increases.

[Sbane]

Very good budget. I would love to pass something like this.

[Franzl]

The DFL really is one of the more competent state parties out there.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Agree with all 5.

[Holmes]

This story featured in the article BRTD linked to gives more insight on the proposals, for people who want to base their opinion on more than just five items of the budget.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Positive, but I voted negative by accident.