January 25, 2009
Governor Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) Cites Tax Foundation Data from CompeteUSA Corporate Tax Campaign in Minneapolis Star-Tribune Column
"Be Proud of the Past, But Also Proactive"
By Tim Pawlenty
A study by the Tax Foundation shows that Minnesota has the third-highest business tax rate in the world, adding together state and federal burdens. Another measure shows we're hurting when it comes to creating a climate conducive to small-business growth. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council ranked Minnesota 46th of the 50 states in its Small Business Survival Index. [Read the full article here.]
