Public Policy

Will Railroad, Gov’t Dispute Derail Southwest LRT?

The Twin Cities & Western Railroad and public officials are engaged in a stare-down that calls into question the future of the area’s biggest transit project, Southwest LRT.

Dayton’s New Budget Plan Focuses on Taxing the Wealthy

After dropping some controversial tax reform proposals, the governor said that raising taxes on the top 2 percent of the state’s earners would raise more than $1 billion in new revenue.

Biz Leaders, Lawmakers Like Dayton's Retreat on Taxes

To little surprise, members of the local business community were happy with the governor’s decision to drop heavily criticized taxes from his budget plan.

Dayton Removes B-to-B Tax from His Budget

The governor said Friday that he's taking the controversial business-to-business tax proposal off the table.

The Art of Economic Development

Creative funding mechanisms and tax incentives are driving public and private collaborations on real estate deals.

Downtown St. Paul's Latest Crossroads

Macy’s has closed and Lawson might leave, but the Saints ballpark, light rail, and residential projects are underway. The CBD looks ready to reinvent itself.

Hold the Mayo

The Mayo Clinic’s request for state financial support needs further thought.

How Is Minnesota’s “Middle Class” Doing?

Strengthening the middle class is a common speech theme for President Obama, but can he design policies that will deliver on the goal?

Some Cos. Say Tax Reform Would Level Playing Field

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department of Revenue clarified that the governor’s proposed tax expansion would apply to all purchases made by Minnesota businesses—but not to services sold to out-of-state clients.

Deep Fed Spending Cuts Won’t Hurt MN Like Other States

Because Minnesota receives so little federal funding, the direct impact of the sequester here would be limited.

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