Once Again, Krinkie Wins One for the Taxpayer

Representative Krinkie once again exhibited tremendous leadership and his ability to get things done for our conservative values when the Minnesota House passed a bill Tuesday that would send rebate checks to every homeowner in the state by October.

The state average property tax increase in 2006 was 10.5%. This bill which Representative Krinkie sponsored is a 9% rebate of the 2006 property tax, and will give back $276 million dollars that has accumulated in the state's tax relief account.

Krinkie called the rebate the simplest and most direct way to reduce property taxes statewide. "Send the money to individual taxpayers, not to local governments," said House Tax Committee Chairman Phil Krinkie.

Krinkie Continues to Gain Momentum with More Prominent Endorsements

Today conservative St. Paul Pioneer Press columnist Craig Westover offered his strong endorsement of Representative Krinkie's candidacy in the 6th Congressional District Race. This endorsement follows Monday's glowing endorsement of Phil Krinkie by Senate District 51 Chair, Andy Aplikowski.

Westover offers, "What more could the 6th District want in a Congressman? Phil Krinkie's fiscal integrity makes him the best person for Congress for the times."

"The race is all about choosing the type of congressman or woman best for the times we live in. For my money as a 6th District resident, that person is Phil Krinkie," writes Westover.

"Krinkie's ideological integrity is his strength, and it's a weakness only if one believes that turning down a request for government spending is merely a preliminary decision. Krinkie does not compromise lightly, and he sticks to his principles."

Westover continued saying last year's health impact fee:

". . .was a contradiction of the governor's position of no new taxes, a contradiction of the Republican position on spending and a point of policy on which Krinkie's integrity would not bend."

Phil Krinkie has always kept his promise of no new taxes and he will continue to be the champion of the taxpayer as the next Congressman from the 6th Congressional District.

On a similar note, Mitch Berg from 'Shot in the Dark' echoed the recent wave of endorsements when he wrote, "If I lived in the Sixth and were going to the convention, I'd give the nod to Krinkie. It'd be a tough call, but in the end it is out-of-control spending that poses a clear, present danger to this nation's well-being."

Krinkie Announces Proposal for a Billion Dollar Tax Cut Plan

State Rep. Phil Krinkie (R-Lino Lakes) today released details of the House omnibus tax bill which provides for more than $1 billion in tax reductions over three years.

The bill provides more than $400 million in income tax reductions and will also eliminate the marriage penalty in the state income tax code. In addition, the bill would eliminate income taxes on military pensions and increase the homestead exemption for farmers.

Also included are:

-An increase in K-12 education tax credit

-A $100 million reduction in school property taxes

-A $118 million increase in state aid to local governments to help cities restrain property tax increases.

-$75 million for a new tax credit on health insurance premiums
"We have a plan for real tax reform," said Krinkie, chair of the House Tax Committee.
The full press release can be seen here:
Krinkie Announces $1 Billion Tax Cut Plan

Thank You

The Krinkie Campaign would like to thank all of its supporters and volunteers as we enter the convention this weekend. It has been an incredible week for the Krinkie Campaign with all of the prominent endorsements, Phil's leadership on tax cuts, and the clear momentum heading into the endorsing convention.

See you Friday.