The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Republican donor Shaun McCutcheon was another signal to advocates that the Roberts court will be receptive to challenges to campaign finance laws.
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This February, the Lottery's online presence advanced to the point that players could purchase instant scratch-off tickets online.
Lawmakers in Minnesota, currently home to one of the country’s lowest minimum wages, have reached a deal to hike the minimum hourly pay to $9.50 over the next few years.
Minnesota taxpayers recoup less than 10 percent of the individual income taxes they contribute, whereas Mississippians get back more than 30 percent.
The $14 million provision included in Governor Mark Dayton’s budget funds the equivalent of about 218 full-time employees in the Department of Human Services.
In a recent poll, Minnesota business leaders identified the issues they'd prefer to see lawmakers address this session.
Taking into account returns on taxpayer investment, how much each state receives in federal funding, and the ratio of federal employees, WalletHub ranked Minnesota third on its list of states least-dependent on the federal government.
Five companies are dipping into a newly approved fund that the state is using to encourage businesses to boost local job growth and investments.
A large chunk of the recently passed tax-cutting bill went toward repealing business-to-business taxes, but the business group is wary about other looming legislation.
Wells Fargo is banking on Minneapolis with a major investment in Downtown East.
At the crux of the delay in passing an increase is the question of whether to index a new, higher wage to inflation.
Companion bills at the state legislature aim to allow craft distilleries to sell products on-site, similarly to how craft breweries sell beer at “taprooms.”
Governor Dayton’s proposal would cut certain middle class taxes, B2B taxes, local government and nonprofit taxes, eliminate the gift tax, and increase angel investor tax credits.
It appears that Gov. Mark Dayton is set to eliminate the gift tax, which he signed into law last spring.
Attorneys general from 42 states, including Minnesota, are advocating for patent reforms that they say would protect businesses from the threat of unnecessary litigation.
The legislative session that begins Tuesday will focus on the recent bonding bill, the minimum wage, business-to-business taxes, and the state’s projected budget surplus.
A program that was born in Minnesota and provides pro bono legal services to lower-income inventors was highlighted as the president outlined new patent reforms.