Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 2/9/24
State and local taxes and spending
KNSI: IRS gives Minnesota a final ‘no’ on exempting state tax rebates from federal taxes
Axios: “No new taxes”: Minnesota Senate tax chair vows to block increases this session
WDAY: Minnesota Senate committee head does not support new taxes
Minnesota Reformer: DFL lawmakers to propose statewide sales tax hike to fund housing
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Don’t ignore warnings of ‘backdoor gas tax hike’ in Minnesota
Labor market
Winona Post: MN gains 800 jobs in Dec., 6th straight month of job growth
Star Tribune: Many Minnesotans with disabilities earn far less than minimum wage. A push for equal pay continues
Economic growth
Star Tribune: This Minnesota town can defy rural trends of decline, but first must overcome prejudice
MPR News: New DEED report finds Minnesota manufacturers optimistic for 2024