Governor Ventura wants to change Minnesota's tax system dramatically so the state would pay all costs of basic education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The state now pays 70 percent of those costs and the school districts cover the rest through local property taxes. Ventura says his proposal is intended to simplify the tax system. Joining us now with his reaction to the proposal is Minnesota Speaker of the House Steve Sviggum.
Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
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