Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) Mentions Tax Freedom Day on Weekly Republican Response April 11, 2009 Matt Moon Matt Moon Today, Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) gave the Republican response to President Obama’s weekly address, and made mention of Tax Freedom Day, which arrives this coming Monday, April 13. Sure, it’s nice to have Tax Freedom Day mentioned by CNN. But it’s just as nice to get coverage from small markets too. Tax Foundation staff economist Josh Barro was interviewed for a Tax Freedom Day story from KMVT, a CBS affiliate in Twin Falls, Idaho. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Center for Federal Tax Policy Idaho Tax Freedom Day Tags State Tax and Spending Policy