Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 4/19/19
State and local taxes
Star Tribune: Why does Minnesota tax Social Security benefits?
Watchdog: AFP: Proposed federal gas tax hike would cost Minnesotans $300 more every year
Duluth News Tribune: GOP’s View: Can’t find common ground with the DFL’s reckless taxing, spending
The Globe: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce criticizes Walz’s proposed budget
Bismarck Tribune: Tax burdens divide country’s political parties
Duluth News Tribune: Commissioner’s View: Walz’s plan will keep lights on for Minnesotans — and then some
Minn Post: It’s Tax Day, so get to know where Minnesota’s revenue comes from
KVPI: Minnesota ranks among top 10 states with highest tax burdens, study says
Watchdog: Op-Ed: Minnesota close to making painful mistake with tax on opioid medication
KARE 11: Gas tax may get new look in Minnesota
Pioneer Press: John Phelan: Who’s going to pay for all this? The ‘rich’? Think again
Minn Post: Why the GOP wants to cut Minnesota’s environmental spending
Economic development
Minn Post: Keep Minnesota moving by investing in our transportation
Pioneer Press: Immigrants, out-of-staters key to Minnesota’s continued growth
Star Tribune: Twin Cities population growth crimped by immigration drop
Pioneer Press: Steve Grove: It’s time for Minnesota to invest in innovation
Economic growth
KEYC: Global Economy Slowing While Local Economy Remains Strong
Duluth News Tribune: President Trump extols Minnesota economy during visit
Minn Post: How different groups are faring in Minnesota’s economy
Litchfield Independent Review: Column: Booming economy means strong support for Minnesota small businesses, job creation
Labor market
Star Tribune: Nonprofit wages match government salaries in Minnesota for the first time
Star Tribune: Job growth has stalled in Minnesota
Pioneer Press: Minnesota adds 1,300 jobs in March; unemployment rate rises
WDIO: Twin Ports Sees Slight Job Loss over Year
The Bemidji Pioneer: Help wanted: County unemployment rate ticks up, but expected to fall in coming months
Redwood Falls Gazette: SW Minnesota Private Industry Council addresses area labor needs
Faribault Daily News: Minnesota adds 1,300 Jobs in March, unemployment at 3.2%
Agriculture
Winona Daily News: Bankers survey: March floods in Midwest hitting farmers hard
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.