Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 9/2/22
State and local taxes and spending
Minnesota Reformer: Scott Jensen’s proposal to eliminate income tax would benefit Minnesota’s wealthiest
Kare 11: While student loan forgiveness won’t be taxed federally, Minnesota still could tax as income
Mankato Free Press: Soaring prices for Mankato homes leads to soaring city taxes
Minnesota Reformer: What happens when federal relief funding for Minneapolis and other cities runs out?
Inforum: Minnesota college loan borrowers may face additional taxes
Mankato Free Press: Mankato council trims levy hike by $1.2M
KNSI: Sartell City Council Approves a 17% Levy Increase
CBS News: You could see higher taxes because of student loan forgiveness in Minnesota
Fox 9: Broad support emerges for wiping away Minnesota tax on student loan relief
Economic growth
Marshall Independent: Post COVID economy leads to challenges for today’s consumers
Agriculture
Minn Post: Amid global food insecurity, what is U.S. global leadership worth to Minnesota?
Labor market
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s job market is amazing, unless you’re Black