Jan 27 2025 2 mins
Minnesota kicks off 2025 with a flurry of new laws and legislative priorities. Several new laws took effect on January 1, including increased transparency for ticket buying, employers being required to post salary ranges with job listings, and tackling junk fees[1].
In the state legislature, the House DFL has outlined its 2025 agenda, focusing on child care, health care, and housing. The party aims to improve Minnesotans' lives by supporting workers and families, which they believe is key to building a strong economy[2]. Meanwhile, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its 2025 legislative priorities for Minnesota small businesses, emphasizing reforms to the Paid Family & Medical Leave Program and providing tax relief to small businesses[3].
On the economic front, Minnesota's corporate tax rate remains one of the highest in the country at 9.8%, and NFIB is working to lower both the individual income tax rate and the corporate tax rate. The state's weather outlook for January 2025 is expected to be colder than normal, with temperatures in the teens and single digits for the first half of the month, which is welcome news for ice fishing tournaments and backyard ice skating rinks[4].
Looking ahead, the state legislature will continue to debate and pass new laws, with the House DFL's first bills expected to be heard in committees soon. The NFIB will also continue to advocate for small business interests, and Minnesotans can expect ongoing discussions on key issues such as child care, health care, and housing. Additionally, the state's weather will continue to be a topic of interest, with the Climate Prediction Center expecting equal chances for precipitation in January across Minnesota.
In the state legislature, the House DFL has outlined its 2025 agenda, focusing on child care, health care, and housing. The party aims to improve Minnesotans' lives by supporting workers and families, which they believe is key to building a strong economy[2]. Meanwhile, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its 2025 legislative priorities for Minnesota small businesses, emphasizing reforms to the Paid Family & Medical Leave Program and providing tax relief to small businesses[3].
On the economic front, Minnesota's corporate tax rate remains one of the highest in the country at 9.8%, and NFIB is working to lower both the individual income tax rate and the corporate tax rate. The state's weather outlook for January 2025 is expected to be colder than normal, with temperatures in the teens and single digits for the first half of the month, which is welcome news for ice fishing tournaments and backyard ice skating rinks[4].
Looking ahead, the state legislature will continue to debate and pass new laws, with the House DFL's first bills expected to be heard in committees soon. The NFIB will also continue to advocate for small business interests, and Minnesotans can expect ongoing discussions on key issues such as child care, health care, and housing. Additionally, the state's weather will continue to be a topic of interest, with the Climate Prediction Center expecting equal chances for precipitation in January across Minnesota.