Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 3/11/22
State and local taxes and spending
St. Cloud Times: Minnesota needs to end tax on Social Security: Letter
The Center Square: How Much Minnesota Homeowners Pay in Property Taxes Each Year
Pioneer Press: Letters: One-time tax rebates should go to those who paid the taxes
KSTP: MN governor candidate Shah proposes ‘income tax holiday’
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: State surplus grows; so does its ugly debate
Inforum: Forum Editorial: Minnesota should act fast to protect businesses from an expensive cost increase
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s record $9.3B surplus estimate stands out in Midwest
St. Cloud Times: Repeat of ‘enormous’ Minnesota budget surplus needs to be prevented
MPR News: Awash in money, Minnesota lawmakers strain for session deals
Waseca County News: Tax relief necessary following budget surplus
Axios: Your slice of the surplus: How Minnesota may give the extra cash back
Marshall Independent: Marshall makes case for sales tax extension
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Clock ticking on debt that threatens Minnesota businesses
Pioneer Press: Ellis, Knox: Let’s address the ‘benefits cliff’ to help Minnesota families climb toward economic security
Labor market
Star Tribune: Minnesota job numbers continue to lag pre-COVID levels
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s jobs comeback gains momentum, with 10,200 added in January
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Added 10,200 Jobs in January
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Minnesota added 10,000 jobs in January, unemployment drops below 3%
KDUZ: Minnesota posts strong job growth
KROC: Minnesota Reports Lowest Unemployment Rate In Two Decades
Trade
Star Tribune: Minnesota firms don’t export much to Russia, but some are halting shipments
Economic growth
The Center Square: Here’s How Minnesota’s Spike in Gas Prices Compares to the Nation