Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 1/27/22
State and local taxes and spending
U.S. News: Tax the Rich? Liberals Renew Push for State Wealth Taxes
CBS News: A national wealth tax has gone nowhere. Now some states want to tax the ultra-rich
Minn Post: Like it or not, St. Paul needs a new sales tax to fix roads
KNSI: Minnesota Families To See Smaller Tax Refunds, Filing Starts Monday
Star Tribune: No neighboring states tax Social Security. Minnesota Democrats face pressure to eliminate it here
Willmar Radio: Gov. Walz rolls out his economic budget plan
KTOE: Governor Announces Economic Budget Plan
Pioneer Press: Tracking Gov. Walz’s spending plans for the $17.6 billion surplus
MPR News: ‘Going big’: Walz to fill in rest of budget puzzle this week
Fergus Falls Daily Journal: Walz releases new budget proposals
Bring Me the News: Gov. Tim Walz budget plan calls for direct payments; tax cuts for seniors
Associated Press: Walz proposes tax credit checks for 2.5M Minnesota families
KTTC: Gov. Walz presents entire One Minnesota Budget
Duluth News Tribune: Walz budget calls for direct payments to 2.5 million households, Social Security income tax cut
MPR News: Walz proposes checks for up to $2,600 based on income, family size
Star Tribune: Gov. Tim Walz proposes checks for 2.5 million Minnesota households
Kare 11: Walz’s final budget plan includes surplus checks for 2.5 million Minnesota households
Axios: Here’s what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s budget proposal means for your bank account
Minnesota Reformer: Takeaways from Gov. Tim Walz’s 2024-25 budget proposal
The Center Square: Minnesota ranks second in the nation for highest corporate tax rate
MPR News: Walz unveils plan for Minnesota taxes — here’s who will get a break
Twin Cities Business: How Surplus Spending Will Make Minnesota History
Hometown Focus: Gov. Walz signs bipartisan bill to provide $100 million in tax cuts and simplify tax filing
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Legislature | End tax on Social Security benefits
KIMT 3: Chamber of Commerce offices across the state oppose paid family and sick leave bill
Labor market
Pioneer Press: Minnesota job growth in turnaround; state down 5,200 jobs in December
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Minnesota’s months-long streak of job growth stopped in December
Voice of Alexandria: DEED says Minnesota job growth pauses in December
KNSI: Minnesota Loses Jobs In December; Regions Outside Twin Cities Hardest Hit
Axios: Minnesota’s wage gap narrows
Star Tribune: Wage gap in Minnesota decreasing, but inflation dragging progress
Twin Cities Business: Report: Minnesota’s Wage Gap Is Shrinking
MPR News: Minnesota businesses get creative amid worker shortage
Fox 9: Minnesota teacher shortage is getting worse, new report shows
Valley News Live: State report: Teacher shortage expands to nearly 9 of 10 schools in Minnesota
Fergus Falls Daily Journal: A tick above: State’s new minimum wage higher than federal