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House passes measure aiming to remake state tax picture; The bill, approved late Monday, would increase property tax relief for some but take away the state property tax deductions for all. That drew lots of criticism.(NEWS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)  |  Date: 5/6/2008  |  Author: Lopez, Patricia

Byline: PATRICIA LOPEZ; STAFF WRITER

A bill that seeks to dramatically alter the Minnesota tax landscape, increasing property tax relief for some while wiping out the property tax deduction on state income taxes for all, won approval in the state House on Monday night.

"We're targeting relief to those who need it most," Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, said before the bill was approved on a 80-52 vote. "This is part of moving us to a progressive tax system."

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