Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 1/19/24
State and local taxes and spending
MPR News: Minnesota leaders in St. Paul, Washington push to drop federal tax on rebate checks
Mesabi Tribune: Stauber pushing to eliminate rebate taxation
Star Tribune: Rising home values behind big property tax increases for some in Washington County
Labor market
Alexandria Echo Press: It’s not true that ‘nobody wants to work anymore,’ says Minnesota data analyst
Pioneer Press: Minnesota gains 800 jobs in December, more than 50,000 in 2023
Star Tribune: Minnesota construction benefits from warm December, but government jobs languish
Finance & Commerce: DEED: Minnesota construction job growth outpaces nation
Mankato Free Press: Local job numbers up impressive 5% year over year
KNSI: Minnesota Adds 800 Jobs In December
KEYC: Breaking down DEED’s employment report
KEYC: Minnesota sees job growth increase for 6th month in a row
Detroit Lakes Online: Minnesota gains 800 Jobs in December for sixth straight month of job growth
KSTP: State reports job growth for 6th straight month in December
Star Tribune: Minnesota construction benefits from warm December, but government jobs languish
KIMT 3: Unemployment falls again in Minnesota
Regulations
Star Tribune: Hospitality group launches campaign to oppose new regulations for Minneapolis businesses