In their first paycheck of 2026, Minnesotans will see a new deduction. The 0.44 percent payroll tax, matched by another 0.44 percent paid by their employer — 0.88 percent in…
Trade Star Tribune: In Minnesota’s soybean country, trade war with China hits hard Star Tribune: Eden Prairie firm was set to pay $18K in tariffs on its shipment from China.…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Minnesota stocks plummet as tariffs’ impact spooks consumers and companies Star Tribune: Minnesota company stocks tank amid larger market downturn Business Record: Economic indicators result in…
Economic growth KRFO: Young People Are Leaving Minnesota By The Tens Of Thousands Pine Journal: Richest 1% of Minnesota families own nearly one third of the wealth, data report says…
Economic growth NFIB: NFIB Minnesota members support lessening the burden of high taxes and unnecessary mandates KFGO: AI’s impact on Minnesota workers State and local taxes and spending Winona Post:…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: The nuts and bolts — and necessity — of county tax levies Star Tribune: Ramstad: With Legislature in chaos, at least lawmakers…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Minneapolis council, Mayor Frey seek lower property tax hike as budget talks begin MPR News: Minneapolis City Council’s budget committee reduces proposed…
State and local taxes and spending Star Tribune: Economy worries reflected in MN school referendum results The Ely Echo: School levy gets voter OK Star Tribune: How would a divided…
State and local taxes and spending KIMT 3: Amid several operating tax levies, one SE Minnesota school district looks to lower taxes WJON: Stearns County Makes Final Push on Justice…
Back in 2021, I wrote about “a pair of studies from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis [commissioned by the cities] into the effects of the minimum wage hikes in Minneapolis and St.…
Labor market KSTP: Minnesota’s unemployment rate stays nearly the same from May to June Red Lake Nation News: Minnesota Jobs Metrics Tick Down, but Remain High Pioneer Press: Minnesota down…
Regulation KSTP: City of St. Paul increases minimum wage for small businesses NFIB: Start Preparing for Inclusive Pricing Mandate in Minnesota State and local taxes and spending West Central Tribune:…
Economic growth Star Tribune: Agriculture losses hit Minnesota’s GDP Star Tribune: Ramstad: Readers say we need ‘reasonable’ growth, more babies and to keep the downtowns connected Star Tribune: Ramstad: What…
In May last year, I wrote that nobody really knows how much Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical leave (PFML) scheme is going to cost, with the estimated costs of the…
State and local taxes and spending Newsweek: (Illegal) Migrants Could Get $500 a Month Under New Bill Kare 11: ‘Build toward the future’: Gov. Tim Walz unveils supplemental budget proposal…
The Duluth News Tribune had an excellent piece by its editorial board this week that warned Minnesotans about the Walz administration’s attempt to enact a stealth gas tax in the…
Labor market Minnesota Reformer: Why did unionization decline in Minnesota? KROC: SE Minnesota experienced higher unemployment in December NFIB: The DFL’s $20 Billion Spending Spree Put Minnesota on Thin Ice…
Labor market Minnesota Reformer: December jobs report: Wages up, hiring steady as job market ends year strong Crow River Media: Rural jobs grew a percentage point in September, but the…
Minnesota now has the highest rate of corporate tax in the United States. As the National Federation of Independent Business explains: As of January 1, Minnesota’s corporate tax rate remains…
State and local taxes and spending Duluth News Tribune: Councilor’s View: Land-value tax could mean fairer taxation for Duluth Park Rapids Enterprise: Park Rapids cuts levy from 33% increase to…
State and local taxes and spending Willmar Radio: Stearns County voters will be asked to approve local option sales tax for new jail Star Tribune: Minn. legislators say they’ve expanded…
State and local taxes and spending Spokesman-Recorder: New sales tax increase funds transportation, housing Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Rochester, RPS referenda are excessive tax asks Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Benefits…
State and local taxes and spending WCCO: Twin Cities metro shoppers will see 1% sales tax increase Sunday NFIB: Coming Sunday: Metro Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect, Will Cost Minnesota Consumers, Small…
The progressive policy hazards that will push Minnesota past the point of no return.