Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 2/22/19
State and local taxes
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Legislature should lower taxes in 2019
Albert Lea Tribune: Bill could reset LGA funding levels
Hibbing Daily Tribune: Bill introduced to give LGA a boost
Pioneer Press: Teachers union says Minnesota schools need $4 billion more — and the wealthy and corporations should pay
Star Tribune: In light of 2017 law, Minnesota needs to take a look at its income tax
Austin Daily Herald: Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation to boost LGA program
ABC Newspapers: Letter: We shouldn’t tax Social Security
Sun: Rep. Huot’s proposal to increase standard deduction deserves a public hearing
Inforum: How Minnesota spends your money, and the hurdles facing a new budget deal
Pioneer Press: Minnesota spent $45.5 billion the past two years. Where did it go? Should we spend more?
Watchdog: By the numbers: Minnesota ranks 25th best on unemployment insurances taxes
MPR News: Walz poised to propose budget that reflects his values
Watchdog: Report: Twin Cities receive C grades for fiscal health
Pioneer Press: Walz budget goes big: billions in new spending, 20-cent gas tax increase
KSTP: Walz proposes 2-year budget, including 20-cent gas tax
Star Tribune: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes gas tax hike, more money for schools, roads
Faribault Daily News: How the state taxes Social Security benefits would change under three bills
Duluth News Tribune: Reader’s View: Let’s give retirees a tax break
WCCO: Reality Check: Pumping Up The Gas Tax?
Wahepton Daily News: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s $49.5 billion budget proposal
MPR News: Daily Digest: The Walz budget
Fairmont Sentinel: Massive surplus not enough for Gov. Walz
Pioneer Press: Minnesota Republican-backed tax on hybrid and electric cars would be highest in U.S.
Alpha News: New Minnesota Democrat Budget Will Cost An Average Family $300 More A Year In Gas Taxes Alone
St.Cloud Times: Walz’s budget plan gives rural Minnesota a lot to like — and pay for
MPR News: MN lawmaker wants electric cars drivers to pay higher fees
Economic development
Duluth News Tribune: Reader’s View: Land decisions impeding NE MN’s growth
Star Tribune: Minneapolis development and economic equity: Upper Harbor Terminal can be a national model
Grand Forks Herald: Greater Minnesota funds could come out unscathed in budget fights
Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Stop the Line 3 project delays
WDIO: Walz Discusses Infrastructure Investments at Legislative Breakfast for Duluth Days
Economic growth
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Bankers Define Terms for Growth in 2019
Labor market
Minn Post: DFLers at the Capitol try to play catch-up with cities on paid leave, minimum wage
Echo Press: An Echo Press Editorial: Sunny news about jobs
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.