Protect Taxpayer Dollars: Demand Accountability in Minnesota!

Minnesota is falling behind—join Americans for Prosperity in pushing for smarter, more accountable government today!

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Taxpayer dollars are too valuable to waste on outdated or ineffective regulations. Without reforms, agencies can continue enforcing rules that don't justify their costs. Minnesota needs a system that protects taxpayers, holds agencies accountable, and ensures full transparency.
Right now, Minnesota's laws fall short. While agencies must consider costs and benefits when creating regulations, there's no requirement for State agencies to prove a rigorous cost-benefit analysis (CBA) has been done. This lack of accountability allows outdated and costly rules to persist, wasting taxpayer dollars.
Minnesota is falling behind other states in holding agencies accountable and making sure taxpayers get the best value for their dollars.
Other states have been already leading the way:
- Wisconsin requires a detailed review to ensure every regulation’s benefits outweigh its costs. (§227.137(3))
- Colorado mandates a standardized process for evaluating regulations before they’re adopted or renewed. (24-4-103(2.5))
In Minnesota This will:
1. Ensure regulations deliver more benefits than it costs by proving the benefit will outweigh the cost to taxpayers.
2. Let citizens hold agencies accountable by giving Minnesotans a way to challenge bad or outdated rules, ensuring our voices are heard.
3. Make analyses public and transparent to taxpayers so your constituents know how their tax dollars are being spent.
I’m urging you to pass a law requiring all regulations in Minnesota to undergo a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for implementation and renewal. This will ensure government accountability, protect taxpayer dollars, and rebuild trust in our institutions.
Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I look forward to seeing your leadership in putting taxpayers first.
Taxpayer dollars are too valuable to waste on outdated or ineffective regulations. Without reforms, agencies can continue enforcing rules that don't justify their costs. Minnesota needs a system that protects taxpayers, holds agencies accountable, and ensures full transparency.

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Your tax dollars are too valuable to waste! Right now, Minnesota’s outdated laws allow government agencies to enforce costly regulations without proving they actually work.

This isn’t just bad policy—it’s bad for taxpayers like you. Americans for Prosperity is standing up to demand change and put an end to wasteful, unchecked government spending. We need your voice to make it happen!

Here’s what we’re fighting for:

Require Cost-Benefit Analyses for All Regulations: No regulation should take effect or be renewed unless it’s proven to benefit taxpayers.
Give Citizens the Power to Challenge Wasteful Rules: Let Minnesotans hold government accountable for unnecessary or poorly reviewed regulations.
Ensure Full Transparency: Demand that all CBAs are public so taxpayers can see exactly where their money is going.

Other states like Wisconsin and Colorado already have these protections in place. It’s time for Minnesota to catch up and stop wasting taxpayer money on outdated, ineffective rules.

Americans for Prosperity is proud to back this common-sense legislation because we believe government should work for you—not against you. But we need your help to make sure lawmakers know how urgent this is.

Sign the petition NOW to demand smarter regulations, stronger accountability, and a government that puts taxpayers first!