How Does Minnesota Compare?
Minnesota Center for Public Finance Research (MCPFR) publishes a series of reports called "How Does Minnesota Compare," which is designed to provide just one snapshot of the fiscal picture of Minnesota, in particular how Minnesota's overall tax collections or spending compare to the other states. You can click below to watch videos of Capital Reports about the two last tax comparison reports.
• Video of Capitol Reports (Saturday, July 8, 2006)
Segment 2 – Minnesota’s state and local tax collections during Fiscal Year 2004 ranked lower compared to other states than in previous years. Minnesota Taxpayers Association’s Executive Director Lynn Reed explains the latest study. (8:00 minutes, 12:40/20:50)
• Video of Capitol Reports (Saturday, October 23, 2004)
Lynn Reed, Executive Director of the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, presents Minnesota's tax and spending rankings in 2004. (12:45 minutes, 0:30/13:15)