Democrats Float 5x Car Tab Fee Increase In 2023, the DFL Trifecta passed legislation that raised car tab fees on Minnesotans from 1.285% to 1.575% of a vehicle's original value. They also slowed the vehicle depreciation schedule, so that vehicles retain their elevated taxable value for longer. This legislation was an affront to Minnesotans who were already struggling to keep up with President Biden's high-inflation economy. Amazingly, House Democrats this week floated the idea to "quintuple" your car tab fees to FIVE TIMES the elevated fees that you are already paying now! Click HERE to watch Rep. Meg Luger-Nikolai (D-St. Paul) in committee. Statements like this reflect the DFL's ultimate indifference about making life easier for Minnesotans. Rest assured that Republicans would reject this legislation and we are currently advocating for your car tab fees to be reduced back to their pre-DFL Trifecta levels. Governor Walz Obfuscates On FraudOn Tuesday, Governor Walz held a press conference in an attempt to make Minnesotans believe that he is now serious about tackling fraud. However, his refusal to release the findings of the Optum Report suggests otherwise. This report was intended to give the public more information about the fraud that has occurred through a third-party audit of Minnesota's Medicaid system. Yet, when the report was released, entire pages of it were 100% redacted. Likewise, Governor Walz has yet to introduce to the State Legislature the details of the "Fraud Prevention Program" that he has been speaking about publicly. With committee deadlines rapidly approaching for introducing new bills, this means it is unlikely that any of these anti-fraud proposals can be passed into law this Legislative Session. The people of Minnesota deserve to know the truth. |