Ep. 258: Spending on nonprofits has doubled in a decade in Minnesota's largest county, says entrepreneur

About this episode

Kevin Peterson discusses his analysis of financial data from Hennepin County and his political involvement.

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Peterson, a business owner, spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about his experience trying to get financial data from Hennepin County and the shocking results of his analysis. Peterson also explained how his concerns about tax increases, government spending, fraud—and a lack of government transparency—have led him to get more involved in politics and run for office in the Minnesota State Senate. Support the show

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Host: Liz Collin

Guest: Kevin Peterson

Topics covered

• nonprofits
• government spending
• politics
• transparency
• tax increases

Keywords

• nonprofits
• Hennepin County
• government spending
• politics
• transparency
• tax increases
• fraud

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hennepin County

Places: Minnesota, Minnesota State Senate

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