Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 12/15/17
Economic development
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s initial pitch for new Amazon headquarters offered little financial help
KNSI: Study names Minnesota best run state
Business North: Mix of opportunity and challenge in Minnesota’s business future
MPR News: Minnesota’s bid for Amazon offers fewer perks than other states
Twin Cities Business: A Governor Who Gets It
24/7 Wall Street: The Best- and Worst-Run States in America: A Survey of All 50
Winona Daily News: Minnesota named the best run state in the nation
Isanti County News: Rural Minnesota cannot be left behind as state changes
Area Development: Emerson Plans $15 Million Renovation at Chanhassen, Minnesota, Plant
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State budget
Fairbault Daily News: MMB forecast brings mostly positive news for Minnesota
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal: A snapshot does not tell the whole story
Owatonna People’s Press: Interesting statistics found in latest economic forecast projection
The Pilot Independent: Republican leaders tout strong economy, look ahead to February forecast
Owatonna People’s Press: Budget forecast shows Minnesota’s economy strong
The Daily Journal: Reps say budget not reflective of growth
The Caledonia Argus: Rep. Davids comments on latest state budget forecast
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Mining
Mesabi Daily News: Thanks to Congressman Nolan, Emmer for bills
Hibbing Daily Tribune: A nod to our Congressmen
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Tax
Star Tribune: Property taxes, homeowners’ voices on the rise across Twin Cities
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Minimum wage laws
WCCO: New Minneapolis Minimum Wage Starts January 1
MPR News: Judge denies Chamber’s request to block new Mpls. minimum wage
Star Tribune: Judge denies injunction against Minneapolis minimum wage
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Court rejects Minnesota Chamber’s bid to block Minneapolis’ minimum-wage hike
MinnPost: Judge denies request to temporarily block Minneapolis’ minimum wage law
Rochester Post Bulletin: Judge denies Chamber’s request to block Minneapolis minimum wage
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Federal taxes
Austin Daily Herald: Republican tax plan hurts Minnesotans
Star Tribune: U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are wrong to oppose tax reform
Agriculture
Hoosier Ag Today: Newly Appointed Minnesota Senator Strong Supporter of Ethanol
John Phelan is an economist at Center of the American Experiment.