 The tax cut debate is about to get underway at a divided Minnesota capital. Senate Republicans plan to release their plan Thursday for how much of the $1.65 billion surplus they will devote to tax relief. A tax bill will be a major source of contention between the state Republican controlled legislature and Democratic governor Mark Dayton. Senate Majority Leader Paul Guzelka has indicated they will likely devote most of that sum to bevy of different tax measures. And when I talk about the tax bill versus the bonding bill, Republicans want a billion or more of tax relief. With the new budget forecast, we have $1.65 billion of surplus, some of that should go back to the taxpayer. I'm fine if all of it goes back to the taxpayer. Governor Mark Dayton has already unveiled his own $300 million package of tax credits. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.