It has been very busy at the legislature as we have gotten closer to the final week of session. Here is a quick legislative update. Tax Relief  After passing the largest tax cut in state history last month, my colleagues and I approved a tax relief for working families, retirees, and small businesses. Our top two tax priorities for the year are the marquee items in the second tax bill: •Reducing the first-tier tax rate: The bill reduces the first-tier tax rate for all filers from 5.35% to 2.80%. Minnesota’s lowest tax bracket is higher than the highest tax bracket...

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