Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 10/12/18
State and local taxes
Watchdog: St. Paul property tax bills poised to spike next year
Laker Pioneer: Orono School Board grants tax abatement
WCCO: Minnesota Ranked As Least Tax-Friendly State In US
Labor market
Star Tribune: Shortage of school workers in Minnesota hampering some operations
Star Tribune: Staff-starved factories in Minnesota, U.S. finally offer higher wages, perks
Minn Post: Higher St. Paul minimum wage wouldn’t kick in for some workers till 2030
Pioneer Press: A $15 minimum wage — in the year 2030? St. Paul roll-out could take 11 years for some
Minn Post: Disabled workers: Proposed DEED rule limits our options
WCCO: St. Paul City Leaders Propose $15 Minimum Wage Ordinance
Star Tribune: St. Paul Mayor Carter proposes $15 minimum wage, including for tipped workers
Pioneer Press: First public draft of St. Paul’s $15 minimum wage plan revealed
MPR News: Minnesota’s minimum wage(s): 9 key questions answered
Trade
Star Tribune: Tariffs are bad for export markets, and that’s bad for Minnesota
Economic growth
MPR News: Pre-election checkup shows Minnesota economy humming
KIMT3: New study discusses growth in Southeast Minnesota
Economic development
Albert Lea Tribune: Guest Column: Manufacturing represents 1 in 9 jobs in Minnesota
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.