NEW: Federal judge suspends new Minnesota campaign finance law barring "foreign-influenced corporation" contributions, independent expenditures. Judge grants Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for an injunction ahead of Jan. 1 enactment. Case background: mprnews.org/story/2023/07/… Key ruling aspects:

"The Chamber will likely prevail on the merits of its First Amendment claim."

“The problem is that settled constitutional principles require any state statute that burdens — or, as here, outlaws — political speech to be narrowly tailored to achieving that compelling interest.” mprnews.org/story/2023/12/…

Beginning today, Minnesota will have the highest corporate income tax in the country (9.8%). Add to that the impacts of last session’s massive tax increases, business mandates, and employee mandates, Minnesota is a significantly less competitive place to do business.

"Democrats piled on tax and fee hikes that everyone will feel. Higher taxes when you buy a car, fill your gas tank, renew your tabs, make purchases online or buy anything taxable in the metro area." twincities.com/2023/12/28/joh… via Pioneer Press

"On top of the tax hikes, small-business owners, schools and local governments were crushed by a slew of expensive new regulations and unfunded mandates. The cost of these mandates gets passed down to hardworking folks in the form of higher prices and bigger property tax bills."

"We should be thankful the Legislature doesn’t meet year-round."

It's hard to explain just how fortunate we are in this metro, region, and state to have this kind of world class air service at our disposal. What a huge competitive advantage for all of us. Thank you Delta and MSP Airport #GrowingMN Minnesota Chamber of Commerce bizjournals.com/twincities/new…

Great news for our state and region, ensuring we'll be able to rely on this vital corridor for moving commerce and freight and Growing Minnesota well into the future! Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

The Hawkeye Football TE talent will be on full display in the NFC Championship: LaPorta this season (including playoffs): 98 receptions 968 yards 11 TDs Kittle this season (including playoffs): 69 receptions 1,101 yards 7 TDs

Minnesota's healthcare ecosystem is an "enduring annuity that pays off in economic impact and the caliber of scientific excellence in the state." If we lose sight of that fact, we'll never meet our shared goals of #GrowingMN Minnesota Chamber of Commerce tcbmag.com/to-our-health/

"But lawmakers shouldn't jeopardize the chance of that fortuitous outcome by further burdening the state's business community, which already is contending with changes and challenges from some of last year's legislation." startribune.com/editorial-save…

"The Legislature does not have the expertise to make medical management decisions. Too often lawmakers write laws based on anecdotes that result in disastrous unintended consequences." startribune.com/editorial-coun…

More of this. Business & Labor. DFL & GOP. We all have an interest in #GrowingMN Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

No better team at the #mnleg. Privileged to work with this crew, advocating on behalf of our Minnesota Chamber of Commerce members and the state's business community. #GrowingMn

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"Extending reinsurance or finding an alternative will be an urgent order of business for legislators" during the 2025 #mnleg startribune.com/burcum-head-of…

Happy National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! Join us in celebrating the role Chambers play in promoting local businesses & entrepreneurship in our region. We are proud and honored to help support and advocate for our 1,000+ members! #DuluthAreaChamber #SupportLocal

Many businesses are facing double digit renewal increases for their employee benefits. Sound familiar? Contact me today to learn more about ChamberHealth and how we can save you money. #EmployeeBenefits #healthinsurance #chamberhealth

The #mnleg special session wrapped around 2 am, and we were right back out on the road reporting out the results to our members. Thanks to the Nicklasons and the team at Woodland Bank for hosting us today on our Grand Rapids stop of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce statewide policy tour!