President Bush deserves an A for putting an important economic issues, the double taxation of corporate dividends, out for discussion. But his proposal to eliminate the income tax on dividends rates a C+ at best. The administration is willing to…
Rethink the requirement to balance the state budget
The Minnesota Legislature will convene in St. Paul and the Wisconsin Legislature in Madison this week to grapple with giant budget deficits. A new Congress also goes to work in Washington and, facing a growing deficit, will likely add to…
Deciding at what level to tax and spend means tradeoffs
As Gov. Jesse Ventura’s term wound to a close, he faced a last-minute request from Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty to hold back state funds already promised to local governments. Ventura declined, noting the transfers were approved a long time ago and…
Not in the spotlight, Social Security needs repair
Drastic declines in the stock market and increased focus on security issues now overshadow the public discussion about Social Security that was common only a couple of years ago. This is good and bad news. It’s good that the popping…