economy
New Budget, New Problems
Imagine getting a large one-time bonus, then using that money to buy an expensive new car. There are some obvious parallels to Missouri’s budget. Shortly before the June 30 deadline, Governor Kehoe signed Missouri’s more-than-$50-billion…
Hawaii comes in first — at being the worst state for…
For the first time in the 20 years that national news outlet CNBC has been ranking America’s top…
Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 7/17/26
Regulation KSTP: Business owners await decision this month on whether paid leave payroll tax will go…
The regressive effects of St. Paul’s rent control…
Proponents of rent control often tout its progressive effects. By effectively capping what “wealthy”…
Data show that, since 2018, job growth in Minnesota is…
Earlier this month, it was reported that “Nonfarm jobs” in Minnesota increased by 5,400 between…
CNBC’s top 10 “best states to live in” lost 58,000 residents last year – bottom 10 gained 211,500
Last week, CNBC placed Minnesota fifth in its “Top States for Business” rankings. Governor Walz took to social media to celebrate: Businesses in top industries, from health care to renewable energy and manufacturing, understand the benefits of…
Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 7/10/26
Labor market KDHL: Job Growth in Minnesota: 5,400 New Positions Added in May Rochester Post…
The Senior Services Tax Proposal in St. Louis County Is…
If you sat down and intentionally tried to come up with the worst tax policy you possibly could, you…
How crazy is CNBC’s ‘Top States for Business’ ranking…
It’s that time of year again when CNBC pulls out of who-knows-where some ranking which purports to…
How to Grow Missouri’s Economy with Joseph Haslag
Susan Pendergrass speaks with Joseph Haslag, Donald R. Street Endowed Professor and Department Head…
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