Under the 1971 Fiscal Disparities Act, the Twin Cities region shared $594 million in tax revenue among nearly 200 taxing entities in 2015.
Politics + Public Policy
Billions of dollars are fleeing the state because of higher taxes and a growing perception that its government is 'anti-success.'
A U of M study confirms companies benefit from flexible work schedules and environments.
The agency wants to help direct angel investment money beyond the usual suspects. But is it working?
Can two downtown Minneapolis park projects both green up in competition for philanthropic dollars?
Mayor Chris Coleman says the stadium will be a “catalyst” for the area. So why does the city need to provide public dollars to spur further development?
Current efforts to allow unaccredited investors to put money in Minnesota companies are awaiting approval in the Department of Commerce.
The brewer riled many on the Iron Range for its opposition to copper-nickel mining projects.
The House minority leader said he wants to improve Minnesota's standing in science and technology.
The governor has proposed spending $46 million in his supplemental budget bill to improve cybersecurity for state agencies—more than he's proposed for the courts or corrections.
After California’s recent push to ban tobacco sales to those under 21 years of age, a local organization hopes to make similar strides in Minnesota.
Chamber head Doug Loon has teamed up with labor unions and other business groups to push for a transportation funding compromise at the Capitol.
Thanks to the continuing impasse at the state Capitol, the big asks from local governments tend to look a lot like what they requested — and didn’t get — a year ago.
Local strategies “moving in the right direction,” per Brookings VP.
On Saturday, supporters of a citywide $15-per-hour minimum wage are launching a campaign to collect the 7,000 signatures required to get a referendum on the ballot.
After making several changes to Minnesota's liquor laws last year, the Legislature is expected to focus on other issues during an abbreviated 2016 session.
Few businesses are located in the city's poorest quadrant. Can anyone change that?
Can a shadowy group throw a wrench into Rochester’s $6 billion plan?