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As others see it: LGA deal good for rural Minnesota

After a decade of inconsistent policy and budget cuts, Minnesota’s local government aid may get a long-needed fix under a new compromise this year.

By West Central Tribune , May 03, 2013

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Column: Historic LGA deal will strengthen our communities

After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted in higher property taxes, fewer services, eroding infrastructure and laid-off police and firefighters, there is now a real and significant opportunity to reform the LGA program in a way that will bring long-lasting stability and support to communities across the state.

By Bruce Ahlgren, Mayor, City of Cloquet, and President, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities , April 25, 2013

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Worthington's LGA would see increase under Dayton's budget plan

Worthington's LGA would see increase under Dayton's budget plan City's aid from state would rise by more than $500,000 in 2014
WORTHINGTON — In the latest budget proposal by Gov. Mark Dayton, Local Government Aid (LGA) will increase for greater Minnesota cities.

By Aaron Hagen , January 31, 2013

Rural budget impact: good or bad?

Rural budget impact: good or bad? More funding for many economic development programs would boost Greater Minnesota, Dayton suggests
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton says his budget plan favors greater Minnesota, but rural legislators are not so sure.

By Don Davis , January 25, 2013

Letter: Letter doesn't tell whole story on property taxes

The year 2013 will be a big one for discussion of Minnesota’s property tax system, which means it’s pretty important for Greater Minnesota residents, businesses and legislators to have a clear view of where we stand and how we got here.

By Bruce Ahlgren, Mayor, City of Cloquet, and President, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities , November 14, 2012

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Letter: State attentive to property tax relief, LGA payments

Over the past couple years, I’ve had an opportunity to meet with thousands of residents in southern Minnesota and answer questions about issues facing our great state. Two of the more common questions are: “How will loss of Market Value Homestead Credit affect me, and why is my city’s LGA being cut?”

By District 25 Sen. Al DeKruif, R-Madison Lake , November 02, 2012

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Tax reform meeting is Monday in Worthington

State official to visit, solicit ideas from public
WORTHINGTON — Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans will host a tax reform town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Monday at the Worthington Fire Hall.

October 25, 2012

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Editorial: Oberloh's honor is earned

Editorial: Oberloh's honor is earned The importance of preserving of LGA was stressed in a Wednesday editorial, and today we’d like to applaud a man who has worked hard on its behalf — not to mention a host of other issues — for Greater Minnesota.

By Daily Globe , August 02, 2012

Editorial: Our LGA is vital

Editorial: Our LGA is vital Two percent. That’s how much of Minnesota’s general fund is taken up by Local Government Aid.

By Daily Globe , August 01, 2012

Community leaders and CGMC discuss LGA

Community leaders and CGMC discuss LGA WORTHINGTON — In the first of a series of several meetings around the state, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman met with community leaders in Worthington for a discussion regarding the background, purpose and benefits of Local Government Aid (LGA).

July 30, 2012

Letter: New legislation helps Greater Minnesota cities

Letter: New legislation helps Greater Minnesota cities On Tuesday, a House/Senate compromise proposal that provides tax relief and creates jobs was approved in the Minnesota House. Having worked very closely with the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities and fighting for its priorities in this legislation, I’m very pleased with the final product.

By District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , May 04, 2012

Letter: Support 'Use or Return' initiative

It is hard to feel sorry for Worthington’s Mayor Alan Oberloh for his blaming the lack of LGA funding for rising property taxes.

By Robert Nepper, Retired R&D engineer, North St. Paul , November 29, 2011

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Letter: Adding truth to the Truth-in-Taxation statements

Letter: Adding truth to the Truth-in-Taxation statements By now, most citizens of Minnesota have received their Truth-In-Taxation statements. If they are like the majority of property owners, they were most likely floored by the increases.

By Alan Oberloh, Worthington Mayor , November 25, 2011

Letter: 'The rest of the story' on Truth-in-Taxation statements

You should have received your “Truth-In-Taxation” statement in the mail from Nobles County by now. As the great Paul Harvey would say, you need the “rest of the story” as it relates to your property taxes.

By Craig Clark, City of Worthington Administrator , November 23, 2011

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Upcoming Worthington tax increase a result of many factors

City residents could see up to 13.8 percent hike, county auditor says
WORTHINGTON — City residents can anticipate an increase in taxes from anywhere between 6 percent and 13.8 percent when they receive their tax statements next month.

November 11, 2011

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