Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 12/30/22
State and local taxes and spending
Faribault Daily News: We need targeted tax relief
Pioneer Press: Real World Economics: Property taxes are simple, and complex
Park Rapids Enterprise: Nevis school levy decreased slightly
CBS: St. Paul proposes 1% sales tax increase to invest in streets, parks
KSTP: St. Paul proposes 1% sales tax to invest in street and park improvements
KPVI: Miller to introduce bill fully eliminating state tax on Social Security
Associated Press: States banking big bucks as Fed attempts to fight inflation
Willmar Radio: Minnesota tax collections in November greater than expected
Duluth News Tribune: County Administrator’s View: County will work on relief for rising property taxes
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal: Lake Shore residents to see 3.1% increase in city portion of taxes
Pioneer Press: Mayor Carter: St. Paul sales tax hike would rebuild 25 priority roads, fund East Side community center
Star Tribune: St. Paul mayor’s plan to raise sales tax by 1% is no slam dunk
Sun Current: Bloomington settles on 9.15% tax levy increase for 2023
Hometown Focus: FY23 spending to improve area quality of life and more
Labor market
Insight News: Study: Minnesota 8th worst state for hiring in 2023
Star Tribune: Highly skilled back home, refugees in Minnesota try to find fulfilling work
KROC: Unemployment Rates Edged Higher Across SE Minnesota in November
Star Tribune: Minnesota minimum wage goes up Jan. 1, but minimally
Economic growth
KTOE: Population Growth Stalling In Minnesota For Second Year
Star Tribune: Racial disparity in household incomes of Minnesotans is starting to narrow
Duluth News Tribune: Chamber President’s View: In Duluth, opportunity knocking as loudly as ever
The Center Square: Census: Minnesota’s domestic out-migration dampens population growth