Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 7/19/19
State and local taxes and spending
KSTP: ‘Tonight Show’ received big state rebate for Super Bowl broadcast
International Falls Journal: How much would recreational marijuana be worth to Minnesota?
Grand Forks Herald: A taxing question: As Legacy Fund grows, some wish state income tax would go away
The Neighbor: By the numbers: Minnesota ranks 34th highest for dependence on property taxes
Winona Post: Road-funding sales tax may continue
Labor market
Bemidji Pioneer: NTC sees expanded scholarship program as key recruiting tool
Fairmont Sentinel: Minnesota touts more hiring of veterans
KRFO: Minnesota firms still concerned about finding workers
Brainerd Dispatch: Walz signs bill creating increased protections for workers against wage theft
Pioneer Press: Minnesota added 3,300 jobs in June, unemployment rate remained 3.3 percent
Star Tribune: Bus-driver shortage forces Minneapolis schools to start training program
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s job market swings back, adds 3,300 jobs
KDUZ: MN adds 3,300 jobs in June
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Minnesota gained 3,300 jobs in June, unemployment steady; here’s who’s hiring and firing
KAALTV: Thousands of Jobs Added to MN in May and June
KSTP: DEED: State adds 3,300 jobs in June
Fox 9: Job fair hopes to fill 500 positions for Great Minnesota Get-Together
Economic development
Reading Eagle: Minnesota bets fiscal future on osteopathic medical school
Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Anti-mining groups fear losing control
Business North: Range communities increase efforts to boost tourism
Finance & Commerce: Minnesota’s startup ecosystem
Economic growth
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Minneapolis Federal Reserve and DEED find local professional service firms upbeat about 2020
KEYC: DEED: Minnesota businesses expect stable 2020
Trade
KEYC: MN Pork Producers urges congress to approve US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Winona Daily News: Bankers: Trade war having negative effect on rural economies
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.