Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 10/13/23
State and local taxes and spending
Albert Lea Tribune: Senate Report: Government must be more thoughtful when spending the people’s money
Star Tribune: St. Paul’s sales tax: Minnesota Miracle 2.0?
Star Tribune: New sales tax this month seen as game-changer for transit service in Twin Cities
InForum: Dilworth looks to curtail 2024 budget after capping nearly 12% tax levy increase
Twin Cities Business: Twin Cities Area Businesses Brace for 1% Sales Tax Hike
The Center Square: Report: Minnesota’s finances 14th nationwide
Labor market
Star Tribune: Strong job growth in U.S. will likely extend to Minnesota
Voice of Alexandria: Tom Still: Can’t find enough workers? More manufacturers turn to tech for answers
Star Tribune: The U.S. labor market is still growing. What does that mean for Minnesota workers?
Economic growth
Minn Post: Minnesota economy remains on stable, solid ground with projections for marginal growth