Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 7/12/24
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: Chippewa County adopts wheelage tax, considers sales tax
Axios: Minnesota’s gas tax collections fall, but a hike is coming
Albert Lea Tribune: Letter: How do you say ridiculous — Minnesota package delivery tax
Faribault Daily News: Sen. Lieske: Minnesota’s new delivery tax a burden on working families
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota lottery a regressive tax on the working class, state data show
MSN: Minnesota is getting less money from gas taxes, but a hike is coming
Mankato Free Press: Blue Earth County’s preliminary tax levy sees 6% increase
Economic growth
St. Cloud Live: St. Cloud’s economy chugging along, but labor sparks concern
Labor market
Crow River Media: 8.5% of Minnesota Workers Are at Risk of AI Job Displacement