May 2, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
After a decade of inconsistent policy and budget cuts, Minnesota’s local government aid may get a long needed fix under a new compromise this year. Continue Reading
April 24, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted in higher property taxes, fewer services, eroding infrastructure and laid-off police and firefighters, there is now a real and significant opportunity to reform the LGA program in a way that will bring long-lasting stability and support to communities across the state. Continue Reading
February 5, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Cities would receive more state money next year if legislators approve Governor Mark Dayton’s budget, but after that some could get smaller checks from the Capitol.
Dayton proposes adding $80 million next year to the Local Government Aid (LGA) program that primarily helps Greater Minnesota and urban cities, a 19 percent increase. Continue Reading
January 31, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
City’s aid from state would rise by more than $500,000 in 2014
WORTHINGTON In the latest budget proposal by Gov. Mark Dayton, Local Government Aid (LGA) will increase for greater Minnesota cities. Continue Reading
January 25, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
More funding for many economic development programs would boost Greater Minnesota, Dayton suggests
ST. PAUL Gov. Mark Dayton says his budget plan favors greater Minnesota, but rural legislators are not so sure. Continue Reading
November 13, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
The year 2013 will be a big one for discussion of Minnesota’s property tax system, which means it’s pretty important for Greater Minnesota residents, businesses and legislators to have a clear view of where we stand and how we got here. Continue Reading
November 1, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Over the past couple years, I’ve had an opportunity to meet with thousands of residents in southern Minnesota and answer questions about issues facing our great state. Two of the more common questions are: “How will loss of Market Value Homestead Credit affect me, and why is my city’s LGA being cut?” Continue Reading
October 25, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
State official to visit, solicit ideas from public
WORTHINGTON Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans will host a tax reform town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Monday at the Worthington Fire Hall. Continue Reading
August 1, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
The importance of preserving of LGA was stressed in a Wednesday editorial, and today we’d like to applaud a man who has worked hard on its behalf not to mention a host of other issues for Greater Minnesota. Continue Reading
July 31, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe
Two percent.
That’s how much of Minnesota’s general fund is taken up by Local Government Aid. Continue Reading
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