Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 8/19/22
State and local taxes and spending
KSTP: Minnesota’s film industry welcomes 6 projects after launch of tax credit program
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Minnesota finances “above average”
Bring Me the News: What’s in Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal?
InForum: Minnesota property taxes are on the rise. These maps show where and how much
MPR News: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposes 15% property tax levy increase in next year’s budget
Pioneer Press: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposes 15% tax levy increase for 2023
Star Tribune: St. Paul mayor proposes 15% property tax levy increase for 2023
Bring Me the News: What’s in Mayor Melvin Carter’s budget proposal for St. Paul?
Economic development
Minn Post: Line 3 Replacement Project is just what Clearbook needed to thrive
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Huge liquor tab: Excessive drinking costs Minnesota $8 billion a year
Bring Me the News: Excessive drinking cost Minnesotans almost $8 billion in 2019, new study finds
Knox Radio: Study: Excessive drinking cost MN $7.85B in 2019
Kare 11: MN Department of Health explains the cost of excessive drinking
KSTP: Inflation Reduction Act to have big impact on Minnesota renewable energy industry, experts say
Twin Cities Business: Inflation Reduction Act Poised to Bolster Renewable Energy in Minnesota
Labor market
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s union membership hits 14-year high point
Winona Post: SE MN overflowing with unfilled jobs
Duluth News Tribune: Unemployment remains at record low as Minnesota adds 19,100 jobs
Star Tribune: Minnesota added 19,100 jobs in July while jobless rate remained at historic low
CBS News:
KELO: Minnesota’s unemployment rate in July remains steady at record low of 1.8%
KAALTV: Minnesota’s July unemployment rate stays at record low 1.8%
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: State’s July unemployment stays at record low of 1.8%
Fox 9: Minnesota employers add 19,100 jobs in July; mixed signals abound
KTTC: Minnesota’s unemployment rate holds at all-time low
Twin Cities Business: In July, Another Historically Low Unemployment Rate for Minnesota
KROC: Minnesota Unemployment Rate Remains at National Record Low