Republicans Complain About Revenue Department Mailing

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Republicans say the state Department of Revenue shouldn't have cited Gov. Mark Dayton's role in enacting recent tax breaks in a letter sent to people who might benefit.

Republican state senators argued Wednesday that use of Dayton's name in the letter turned it into a political document. The letter went out last week to some people who qualified for additional deductions or credits because of a bill passed in March.

It starts with a message that Dayton signed the bill and goes on to offer routine information about how to claim the breaks.

Neither Dayton's office nor a Revenue Department spokeswoman offered immediate comment.

Minnesota's legislative auditor has previously frowned on official government communications that can be construed as political promotion.