Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 6/14/24
Regulation
Guardian: Uber and Lyft made a deal to raise drivers’ wages. It was another victory for big tech
Minnesota Reformer:
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota’s new Uber and Lyft law just cements their duopoly in place
Economic development
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota DFL agrees to legislative hearings on copper-nickel mining — and other labor news
Trade
KNSI: Minnesota Exports Surge in First Quarter, Outpacing National Trend
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Minnesota Exports Grow 2% in First Quarter to $6.7 Billion
Labor market
WCCO: Job vacancies in Minnesota decline by 24.7%, says Department of Employment and Economic Development
Yahoo Finance: Unemployment claims in Minnesota increased last week
Red Lake Nation News: Job Vacancies Decline in Minnesota; Labor Market Remains Tight
Minn Post: Direct Care Workers are in high demand but face meager pay despite recent increase
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: Ramstad: Minnesota should be impolite, call a special session and pass a bonding bill
KIMT 3: City of Rochester maintains highest municipal credit rating
KSTP: Minneapolis City Council members pitch budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025
MPR News: State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds
Star Tribune: Audit finds discrepancies in Minnesota COVID-era frontline worker payment program
Twin Cities Business: Audit: Frontline Worker Pay Went to Ineligible Applicants