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Rum River AAC Meeting May 29
Join Rum River-area NFIB members for a legislative recap on the recently adjourned session. Will Gov. Tim Pawlenty succeed in balancing the approximate $1 billion budget deficit without a tax increase? Will the minimum wage be raised through the roof? Come to our meeting on May 29 and find out how small business fared in the 2008 session.
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Register for 2008 NFIB Summit
Register today for the 2008 NFIB National Small-Business Summit! NFIB and eBay have joined forces to create an event you won't want to miss. At the Summit, you'll interact with policymakers, business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs while sharing your experiences and finding new ideas to boost your business.
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Support of Property Tax Proposal
"We have tried just about every other form of levy limit and for the most part, they have not worked. Governor Pawlenty's proposal would limit most local government property-tax increases to the previous year's plus 3 percent growth, or the growth percentage of the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lesser. Local governments that desire to raise their property taxes higher than that would need to submit the proposal to the voters in a referendum."
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