St. Paul resident Ray McGee and his dog, Tatu, spend their winters in central California. (MPR Photo/Toni Randolph)
Minnesota taxes: Snowbirds feeling the chill
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Governor Dayton wants Minnesota's snowbirds to pay more taxes. His proposal targets residents who fly south for the winter to pay a prorated portion of their income taxes to Minnesota. Is this a fair way to help balance the state's budget?
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Dane Smith: President of Growth & Justice. He was previously a reporter with the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press.
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Annette Meeks: CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota. She was the endorsed Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in the 2010 gubernatorial election.
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John James: President & CEO of Sensible Tax and Fiscal Systems. He was formerly Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue.
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