Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 1/5/24
State and local taxes and spending
Pioneer Press: John Reynolds: The DFL’s $20 billion spending spree put Minnesota on thin ice
KNSI: New Surcharge, Higher Taxes On Tap For License Renewals Next Year
Pioneer Press: Letters: There’s nothing sustainable about endless tax increases
InForum: Letter: How is this fair taxation?
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota agency in hiring mode as it prepares to roll out new energy programs
NFIB: We’re #1: Minnesota’s Corporate Tax Now Highest In U.S.
Morrison County Record: Taking a hit because of property taxes
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal: Nisswa property tax levy to rise 8.99% in 2024
Kanabec County Times: Mora approves a reduced final tax levy
Duluth News Tribune: Lawmaker’s View: DFL overspent in 2023, rejected funding core services
Labor market
Star Tribune: Minnesota minimum wages rise Jan. 1. Are employers ready?
WCCO: Minimum wage increases in Minnesota for 2024
WDAY: Most Minnesotans to see higher minimum wage going into 2024
Voice of Alexandria: Many Minnesotans will see their paychecks go up in the new year
Alexandria Echo Press: New year, new minimum-wage rates as of Jan. 1
KROC: Rochester area’s unemployment rate ties record low
Finance & Commerce: Metro labor force shows increase in participation of older workers
Economic growth
Washington Examiner: Minnesota’s nice economy