Minnesota has an annual anti-tax tradition, thanks to talk show host Jason Lewis, who founded the Tax Cut Coalition and organized the annual Tax Cut Rally at the state Capitol. Last year, despite freezing temperatures and snow, thousands of people turned out for the rally in St. Paul. This year’s rally is scheduled for May 2^nd and is expected to be the biggest ever. Multiple organizations are participating in the event, which will take on a fair-like atmosphere. Besides the usual speeches from policy leaders and America’s Mr. Right, Jason Lewis, there will be family-friendly entertainment on the stage and numerous non-profit organizations will have exhibits. Food and beverages will also be available.

 

This year, another tax protest had bubbled up from the grassroots: The Tax Day Tea Party. This national event is set to take place in Minnesota at the Capitol at 5:00 PM on the date personal income tax returns are due, April 15^th. Protestors in out-state Minnesota may find local Tea Party events getting organized in their localities, too. Tea Party anti-tax demonstrations have popped up all around the nation. The trend began spontaneously in isolated cities, but became an organized national movement almost overnight.

 

For frustrated Minnesotans, one tax rally just isn’t sufficient this year. The people are restless and angry over gross fiscal mismanagement by lawmakers at both the federal and state levels.

 

• Attend the Budget Hawks Jam & Bash at Trocadero's on Thursday April 2nd
• Participate in the national Tea Party Movement at the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 15th
•  Attend the annual Jason Lewis Tax Cut Rally at the state Capitol on Saturday, May 2nd