Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
20 Dec 2024
News
Here we are at the end of 2024, and we want to wish all of you an enjoyable holiday season and a happy new year! Right around the corner, we also have the start of the 2025 legislative session. On January 14, the Legislature will be sworn in, and the next evening, January 15, the Chamber will host our largest event of the year, Session Priorities. This program will feature legislative leaders and the governor, and we expect a robust discussion around business policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
One thing I’ve pointed out previously is that Minnesotans want a balanced approach to our state policymaking. We want to improve the economy, lower costs for families and businesses, and pass reasonable, bipartisan solutions to the state's challenges. That’s what we’ve heard from voters and the business community. It’s a reminder to the Legislature and the business community that a sustainable approach to balancing the state budget is critical this year.
Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)