GE v. Connecticut… Thoughts by Robert L. “Bob” Smith, 3rd GE has announced that it is considering moving its headquarters out of Connecticut due in part to continuing corporate tax pile-ons. Two major tax changes have occurred in recent years to put GE on alert. One might be called a combined tax that taxes them Read More…
Observation… Is Free a Good Thing?
Are some charitable organizations whose purpose is to help the disadvantaged, unwittingly creating a new class of tin cup users? Is the well-intended over-arching charitable climate becoming a playground for abuse? Those were the questions haunting me after I recently attended a meeting for persons with challenging disabilities. Was I feeling an undercurrent of misuse Read More…
Young Minnesota Republicans Attend Center of the American Experiment 2015 Annual Dinner
The Gopher State Politics Institute had the privilege to sponsor an enthusiastic group of young Republicans from the College of St. Benedict & St. John’s University. The group of students and alumni was led by Dr. Matt Lindstrom, PhD. Thanks to all that attended. We hope to see you at future events.
Center of the American Experiment Celebrates its 25th Anniversary!
The Center of the American Experiment celebrated its 25th Anniversary at its 2015 Annual Dinner. Gopher State Politics Institute staff was honored to attend the celebration, along with over a thousand friends of the Center. Not only did we enjoy great food and enlightening conversation, but we also had the pleasure being entertained by P.J. Read More…
Estate Tax Shoos Away Snowbirds by Kim Crockett – Published February 8, 2015-Star Tribune Op-Ed
Great op-ed by Kim Crockett of the Center of the American Experiment. Please share it with your friends and associates! Bob Smith *** Estate Tax Shoos Away Snowbirds by Kim Crockett – Published February 8, 2015-Star Tribune Op-Ed Of course, they’ve paid their “fair share.” And once they go South, they’ll be donating elsewhere. http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/291113251.html In Read More…
