Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 2/2/24
Labor market
Minnesota Reformer: Why did unionization decline in Minnesota?
KROC: SE Minnesota experienced higher unemployment in December
NFIB: The DFL’s $20 Billion Spending Spree Put Minnesota on Thin Ice
Economic growth
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Millennial Business Owners in Minnesota Earn 19.6% More Than Employees on Average, 12th Best in the U.S.
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Economy and consumers brighten outlook
State and local taxes and spending
KROC: Minnesota Tax Collections Were Close to Target at End of 2023
Marshall Independent: Stronger communities, stronger economy
KASI: Midwest Economy Shows Growth in January
Regulation
Econlib: Marijuana Legalization and Econ 101
Sahan Journal: ‘Not getting paid enough’: Minneapolis wage analysis fuels fresh push for Uber, Lyft minimum rate
MPR News: Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers gather to push for higher pay
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: IRS says it won’t reverse decision to tax Minnesota rebate checks
Associated Press: IRS gives Minnesota a final ‘no’ on exempting state tax rebates from federal taxes
Minn Post: Minnesota’s ‘most progressive’ tax state designation explained
Kare 11: IRS gives Minnesota a final ‘NO’ on exempting state tax rebates from federal taxes
Pioneer Press: MN rebates checks will be taxed by federal government this year