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Independent research - not funded by gambling or anti-gambling organizations - found that gambling is a public concern because it creates economic costs for society and taxpayers, including non-users. Most costs derive from problem and pathological gamblers. Click here to view and download Gambling Economics: Summary Facts by Professor Earl Grinols report …
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A fair and efficient system of tort liability plays a critical role in a prosperous society. By ensuring accountability, fostering trust, and encouraging innovation, a properly structured legal system is a vital component of a market-based economy. This Freedom Foundation of Minnesota report demonstrates that Minnesota’s tort system, in particular, is in need of meaningful reforms to rein in …
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Following tough bipartisan criticism of his original biennial budget proposal, Gov. Mark Dayton introduced an FY 2014-15 budget totaling $37.94 billion in spending. The bottom line of the most recent Dayton budget proposal amounts to a $1.84 billion net tax increase. Essentially, Gov. Dayton has set aside most of his “tax reform” proposals, and instead is relying on two revenue sources: a new …
