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Hello from the State Capitol,

 

To date, $610 million – that we know about – has been stolen from Minnesota’s taxpayers due to fraudulent activity. Some experts believe the total is well above $1 billion.

 

This is unacceptable and is why numerous proposals are moving forward this session that attempt to address our state’s fraud problem.

 

The first plan would mandate fraud reporting for state agencies and equip them with additional tools to identify and prevent fraudulent activities including mandatory site visits. This bill also emphasizes transparency and swift action to address fraud concerns.

 

Another bill establishes “fraud notes,” which would provide lawmakers with an evaluation of potential fraud risks before enacting new programs or policies.

 

Finally, there’s legislation to establish a centralized Office of the Inspector General that would tackle fraud and abuse in state government.

 

Enough is enough. Our fraud problems are too big to ignore, and it’s clear we need to be better watchdogs over the taxpayer’s dollars. Ending fraud in our state should be near the top of all lawmakers’ priority lists this session.

 

*RETURN FUTURE BUDGET SURPLUS TO YOU?*

You’ll recall last session Democrat lawmakers spent a record-setting $18 billion surplus (and raised taxes by $10 billion and grew government spending by nearly 40%), and if you were lucky, you might have received a $260 rebate check.

 

This $18 billion was your money, and Democrats thought they could spend it better than you.

 

Would you like to have a say as to what should happen with future budget surpluses? If so, you’ll appreciate new legislation moving forward in the House.

 

The plan would ask voters whether to amend the Constitution to guarantee future budget surpluses are returned to the taxpayers. If approved, a Minnesota tax relief account would be established. Any projected revenues that go over 5% of projected expenditures according to the last biennial budget forecast will be used to fund the account and those revenues would be returned to the taxpayers via refunds.

 

The funds deposited in the account will not be taxable under Minnesota law, nor can they be used to offset the cost to the state general fund for any tax reductions made by the Legislature. Only income and property taxpayers in Minnesota would be eligible for a refund.

 

If approved, voters would decide on Election Day if surplus allocation decisions should remain with the legislature, or whether those who created the surplus should automatically get some of their money back.

 

*LOCAL VISITORS*

I enjoyed meeting with Goodhue County commissioners in St. Paul this week.

 

Goodhue

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

In liberty,

 

Drew











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