Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 3/24/22
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: Senate Republicans reject Minnesota infrastructure package
Minn Post: Senate GOP blocks infrastructure bill amid pressure campaign on rural Minnesota lawmakers
Detroit Lakes Online: Business community concerned about MN paid leave, paid time off bills
Minnesota Reformer: Looking out for seniors means saying no to tax cut on Social Security benefits
KFGO: Bonding bill in limbo at Minnesota Capitol, Republicans want tax cuts first
The Globe: Letter: Failure to act on bonding bill will hurt rural Minnesota
Twin Cities Business: Why Dozens of Minnesota Cities Are Pursuing Tax Hikes
Minnesota Reformer: Ignore the big numbers — surpluses can quickly become deficits
KTTC: MN state leaders set almost $18B in budget targets
Finance & Commerce: New Minnesota budget targets include $3 billion for tax cuts
The Center Square: Minnesota lawmakers agree to $17.9B target
Labor market
KROC: Unemployment rates rise across southeastern Minnesota
MPR News: Minnesota has a wider wage gap than most states. How can we close it?
Regulation
Star Tribune: Counterpoint: Real equality recognizes differences