These were some of the headlines in local media in July, when CNBC released its annual “America’s Top States for Business” ranking: On closer investigation it turned out that these…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Minnesota med-tech startups on pace to raise more than $1B again this year Star Tribune: Minnesota factories, dealerships brace for trickle-down effects from UAW strike Twin…
State and local taxes and spending Kittson County Enterprise: Governor Walz Announces Payments of up to $1,300 Will Begin This Week Minn Post: Downtowns, including St. Paul and Minneapolis, turning…
State and local taxes and spending Bring Me the News: Here’s a look at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s 2024 budget proposal KROC: Minnesota Starts Fiscal Year With Higher Than…
State and local taxes and spending KROC: Minnesota Fiscal Year Revenues Beat Forecast by a Half Billion $ KSTP: St. Paul voters to mull property, sales tax increases over next…
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: Oops: A multi-million dollar mistake needs to be fixed in Minnesota’s tax law Minn Post: Error in tax bill would cost Minnesota…
State and local taxes and spending Minnesota Reformer: A breakdown of tax increases, cuts Minnesota lawmakers intend to pass WCCO: Lawmakers reach deal on rebate checks for Minnesotans Duluth News…
State and local taxes and spending WCCO: Minnesota House passes tax bill with $3B in tax cuts, credits for low- to middle-income residents MPR News: Unpacking tax bills as Minnesota…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Senate Republicans reject Minnesota infrastructure package Minn Post: Senate GOP blocks infrastructure bill amid pressure campaign on rural Minnesota lawmakers Detroit Lakes…
Economic growth Walker Pilot Independent: Rep. Bliss states Minnesota economic forecast underscores need for tax relief, structural overhaul Bring Me the News: Tourist numbers in Minnesota returned to pre-pandemic levels…
State and local taxes and spending U.S. News: Tax the Rich? Liberals Renew Push for State Wealth Taxes CBS News: A national wealth tax has gone nowhere. Now some states…
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: Tax conformity bill delivers tax cuts Kare 11: New MN tax bill and its impact KIMT 3: Some Minnesota DFL lawmakers express…
State and local taxes and spending MPR News: Minnesotans to avoid inflation-driven tax sting with huge bracket tweak Duluth News Tribune: Paid family and medical leave may have its chance…
These are some of the headlines in Minnesota’s media: KNSI: Walz Says Minnesota Added Jobs For 14th Straight Month Pioneer Press: Minnesota sees 14th straight month of job growth; 6,800 jobs added…
State and local taxes and spending The Globe: Worthington City Council talks budget ahead of December certification deadline Alexandria Echo Press: Douglas County commissioners approve 2023 budget of nearly $64.6…
State and local taxes and spending West Central Tribune: Litchfield school bond referendum fails, but operating levies pass in Hancock, Paynesville Pioneer Press: Real World Economics: Structural or cyclical in…
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…
Labor market WJON: Many Companies Turning to Teenagers to Fill Open Positions Star Tribune: Minnesotans with disabilities feel left behind amid workforce shortage Kare 11: More than 214,000 jobs open…
Labor market Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: State hits lowest unemployment rate in 20 years as more Minnesotans go back to work MPR News: Unemployment rate falls, labor market tightens Duluth…
Labor market Alexandria Echo Press: New year, new minimum-wage rates as of Jan. 1 Fergus Falls Daily Journal: Minimum wage increase Duluth News Tribune: ‘More of what workers want’: Wage…
Economic growth Fox 9: Inflation eats up most of Minnesota workers’ wage gains Grand Rapids Herald Review: Minnesota ranked 48th in economic freedom index, last in Midwest Star Tribune: Minnesota’s…
It might not have been on the official agenda at the most recent meeting of the Rochester Public Schools Board. But the requirement for everyone in the room to wear…
State and local taxes and spending KAAL TV: Gov. Walz announces allocation of $103 million of federal money Brainerd Dispatch: Area cities receive DEED grants Star Tribune: Minnesota keeps top…
They were on opposite sides of the Byron school board’s recent 6-to-1 decision not to mandate masks for students and staff in the new school year. But two school board…