Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 5/19/23
State and local taxes and spending
Minnesota Reformer: House Dems no-show at tax panel
Austin Daily Herald: Sen. Gene Dornink: Democrats look to increase taxes, ignore the true needs of Minnesotans
Pioneer Press: Minnesota Democrats plan to grow state government to historic size
Star Tribune: Fixed-price gas tax leaves state roads in bad shape
Elk River Star News: Letter: Despite budget surplus, housing budget agreement includes sales tax
MPR News: As DFL drives final pieces of agenda, business interests object
Minnesota Reformer: Are Minnesotans really fleeing to low-tax states?
Kare 11: Walz promises deals on rebate checks, child tax credit; supports nurse staffing compromise
Bring Me the News: Provision to exempt baby products from Minnesota sales tax stripped from proposed bill
Bloomberg Tax: Minnesota Lawmakers Advance Tax Levies on Adult-Use Cannabis
WCCO: Minnesota House passes amended jobs budget bill
Star Tribune: Minnesota Democrats strike a deal on rebate checks, credits and Social Security tax cuts
MPR News: 5 things to know about the tax deal, rebate checks from the MN Capitol
MPR News: Capitol roundup: Paid family leave advances, tax deal struck
Pioneer Press: DFL lawmakers’ $3B tax deal includes $260 rebates, credits and larger Social Security exemption
Kare 11: Lawmakers strike a deal on new tax bill
KSTP: Paid family and medical leave gains final passage in House, awaits Senate vote
WCCO: Lawmakers reach deal on rebate checks for Minnesotans
Fox 9: Tax rebates, breaks coming in bill that also raises some taxes
WCCO: What Minnesota’s new tax deal could mean for your wallet
Associated Press: Minnesota taxpayers can expect rebates under $3B bill nearing passage
Kare 11: Committee reaches deal on tax package, rebate checks
KSTP: State committee reaches deal on proposed bill that includes rebate checks, Social Security tax cuts
Duluth News Tribune: DFL sets amount for rebate checks in $3 billion tax bill
Star Tribune: What is in $3 billion tax deal made by Minnesota Democrats?
KIMT 3: Minnesota Lawmakers reach agreement on Tax Bill
KSTP: Paid family and medical leave gains final passage in Legislature, awaits Walz’s signature
Economic development
Elk River Star News: Expert talks workforce, jobs
WJON: New report shows MN businesses still struggle
Grand Forks Herald: Viewpoint: Develop potential of Minnesota’s resources
Regulation
Pioneer Press: ‘Sick and safe time’ requirement closer to becoming MN law
MPR News: Paid sick and safe time sent to Walz for signature
Star Tribune: Sick time provision would allow Minnesota workers to earn time off, paid by employers
Axios: Minnesota lawmakers battle with Uber, Lyft over driver pay, protections
Minnesota Reformer: Uber warns customers and drivers that it may leave Minnesota over proposed legislation
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Minnesota set to become fourth state with complete ban on noncompete agreements
Star Tribune: Uber threatens to leave parts of Minnesota over legislation that would raise driver pay
Bloomberg Law: Minnesota Democrats Go Big on Paid Leave, Noncompetes, Unions
Labor market
Minn Post: Have Minnesota teens returned to the workforce?
KPVI: Labor victory: Minnesota lawmakers approve 9 major worker-friendly changes