Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 3/25/22
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: Gov. Tim Walz proposes bigger rebate checks as surplus grows
Kare 11: Gov. Walz unveils revised Minnesota state budget
Knox Radio: MN businesses see tax hike amid unemployment insurance impasse
Duluth News Tribune: Walz bumps up proposed direct payments to $500 per Minnesotan, $1,000 for couples
MPR News: Walz pitches bigger one-time checks
Star Tribune: Minnesota businesses see tax hike amid UI impasse at Capitol
Star Tribune: Minnesota Republicans propose paid family leave through private insurance
Fox 9: Paid family leave discussions take twist at Minnesota Capitol
West Central Tribune: Minnesota Republican legislators back private insurance-based paid family leave
Finance & Commerce: Businesses face unemployment tax hike
The Center Square: Minnesota Republicans pitch paid family and medical leave plan
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Renew tax credit program to keep saving our history
KAAL TV: Rochester businesses react to statewide tax increase
KEYC: Minnesota Republicans propose paid leave plan
Mankato Free Press: Sen. Frentz seeks $20M bonding for new stadium at MSU
KTOE: Battle lines drawn at MN Legislature over paid family leave
Labor market
Southernminn.com: State demographer warns workforce shortage will get worse
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s jobless rate falls to lowest in more than 20 years
Pioneer Press: Minnesota reports lowest unemployment since 1999
MPR News: Unemployment rate falls, labor market tightens
Economic growth
Alexandria Echo Press: Commentary: COVID-19 funds helped Douglas County grow
Star Tribune: ‘Strained’ Minnesota economy facing many challenges, professor warns
Star Tribune: High fuel costs threaten Minnesota economy
Trade
Star Tribune: Minnesota exports jumped 17% last year to above pre-pandemic levels
KSTP: DEED: Minnesota exports up 17% in 2021, exceeding pre-pandemic levels
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Exports Recover After Pandemic Dip
KROC: Minnesota Exports Returned to Pre-pandemic Levels Last Year
Economic development
Twin Cities Business: Greater MSP Launches $50M Equity Fund to Boost Diverse Entrepreneurs