The rally will start at 5 p.m. outside the Minnesota House Chamber and will go “as long as it takes,” the Minnesota AFL-CIO said.
Earlier this week, the Legislature passed a bill that would solve the state’s $3 billion budget deficit through spending cuts and tax increases, but Governor Tim Pawlenty quickly vetoed the measure.
The legislation would cut more than $2.5 billion in state spending and raise $443 million in new tax revenues. It would ratify most of Pawlenty’s 2009 unallotments, which were struck down last week by a Minnesota Supreme Court decision. It also includes creation of a new income tax tier on the wealthiest Minnesotans that would “blink off” if the state’s budget situation improves in the next biennium.
“There are only a few days left in the legislative session,” the Minnesota AFL-CIO said in announcing the rally. “Lawmakers sent Governor Tim Pawlenty a balanced approach to the budget that took a huge step toward making taxes fair for the middle class. The Governor said no.
“Now lawmakers are going to attempt a veto override, but they need to hear from you. That’s why the Minnesota AFL-CIO is asking union members to stand with the non-profit and faith communities at the Capitol Thursday night to tell lawmakers to make taxes fair.
“The stakes are high. If the Legislature fails, it means larger class sizes, higher property taxes and job losses.”
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The rally will start at 5 p.m. outside the Minnesota House Chamber and will go “as long as it takes,” the Minnesota AFL-CIO said.
Earlier this week, the Legislature passed a bill that would solve the state’s $3 billion budget deficit through spending cuts and tax increases, but Governor Tim Pawlenty quickly vetoed the measure.
The legislation would cut more than $2.5 billion in state spending and raise $443 million in new tax revenues. It would ratify most of Pawlenty’s 2009 unallotments, which were struck down last week by a Minnesota Supreme Court decision. It also includes creation of a new income tax tier on the wealthiest Minnesotans that would “blink off” if the state’s budget situation improves in the next biennium.
“There are only a few days left in the legislative session,” the Minnesota AFL-CIO said in announcing the rally. “Lawmakers sent Governor Tim Pawlenty a balanced approach to the budget that took a huge step toward making taxes fair for the middle class. The Governor said no.
“Now lawmakers are going to attempt a veto override, but they need to hear from you. That’s why the Minnesota AFL-CIO is asking union members to stand with the non-profit and faith communities at the Capitol Thursday night to tell lawmakers to make taxes fair.
“The stakes are high. If the Legislature fails, it means larger class sizes, higher property taxes and job losses.”