Minnesota officials say error in tax cut bill could cost taxpayers $352 million, but promised a fix

Minnesota officials discovered an error in a $3 billion tax cut bill lawmakers passed this spring that could cost taxpayers $352 million over the next two years, but state leaders promised to fix it before it would take effect.

Fed may tighten financial rules after US bank failures, Powell says

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.

Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation

Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.

Minnesota adds 7,700 jobs in May

For the third straight month, Minnesota saw a labor force gain, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. 

Lifeguards needed at pools, beaches across Twin Cities

Although it's time for many to put on the sunscreen and head to your favorite swimming hole, this summer many in the Twin Cities might notice fewer open for one main reason.

Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate

A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.

Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work

The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.

Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.

Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle

Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.

These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says

The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

Debt ceiling deal: Here's what's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default

Details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill.

Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress

The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.