Minnsights Blog

We're thrilled to share our incredible 2019-2020 Leadership Minnesota class.

With the only divided state legislature in the country, Minnesotans are used to disagreements at the Capitol. Fortunately, Minnesota small businesses and farmers saw hope for agreement on a critical issue: aligning Minnesota’s income tax with the federal Section 179 laws to encourage greater business investment in Minnesota.

During a “lightning round” of questions, the four leaders shared their thoughts on issues ranging from recreational marijuana and sports betting to tax conformity and a bonding bill. Here are their answers:

The Minnesota Chamber works year-round to help our members create economic opportunity to improve the lives of all Minnesotans.

Jean Kane, a member of the Minnesota Chamber Foundation’s Economic Advisory Council, moderated a panel in January at a Minnesota Chamber event where initial findings were presented from Minnesota: 2030, the first long-range examination of the state’s economy in 30 years.