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RELEASE: POSTON CALLS FOR "SIGNIFICANT, PERMANENT, AND STRUCTURAL TAX RELIEF" WITH RECORD-SETTING SURPLUS

Monday, February 28, 2022

ST. PAUL — On Monday Minnesota Management and Budget released the February budget forecast, showing a projected $9.25 billion surplus — up from the $7.75 billion surplus in the December forecast. State Representative John Poston, R-Lake Shore, issued the following statement regarding the report:

“Today’s news reinforces what we have known for months—Minnesotans are overtaxed,” said Rep. Poston. “While so many continue to struggle with inflation, rising energy prices, and more, it is unacceptable that state government is sitting on more than $9 billion in budget surplus. I will continue fighting for significant, permanent, and structural tax relief for every man, woman, and child in our state.”

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