At a rountable last Friday, Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced its aim of marketing the state as the premier hub to launch a new business. “We…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Minnesota Senate passes tax relief on pandemic aid for some businesses, workers Star Tribune: Hennepin County eyes taxes, borrowing to pay for…
While Minnesota has gained almost all jobs lost in December, long term job losses are still high. Additionally, our unemployment rate is down yet again due to people leaving the…
Earlier today, the Senate voted against including the $15 federal minimum wage provision in the stimulus package. This is a big win especially for low-income, low-cost regions like rural Minnesota…
According to new BLS data, Minnesota had the third-highest number of job losses in the country only surpassed by Michigan and California.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
According to new data, during the shutdown, workers already earning over $100k saw their incomes grow and their lives improve. This cannot be said, however, for low-income workers. This just…
New data shows that Minnesota's unemployment declined due to people leaving the workforce. Job losses were concentrated in the hospitality industry which saw stricter Covid-19 restrictions throughout the month of…
New unemployment numbers by DEED show that unemployment in Minnesota fell and the labor force participation rate slightly improved in November. However, these new numbers do not reflect the temporary…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
For the second consecutive month, Minnesota has seen a drop in unemployment due to people leaving the workforce entirely.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Using a preposterously flawed scientific model, Gov. Tim Walz waged a campaign of fear to shut down Minnesota’s economy.
Using a preposterously flawed scientific model, Gov. Tim Walz waged a campaign of fear to shut down Minnesota’s economy.
From March to April, the unemployment rate in our state rose from 2.9% to 8.1% as the number of unemployed Minnesotans increased by 160,627.
The April jobs report is terrible and when Minnesota's numbers come out they are unlikely to be any better. Indications are that poorer counties and lower paid occupations will have…
More than 300,000 Minnesotans have applied for the state unemployment insurance program since March 16th, but there are still some people out there looking to hire.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The state’s ineptitude grows.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Minnesota leads other states on population growth and unemployment growth, but lags on job growth