Capitol View: January 21, 2013 Archive
Two ways to look at government employment
Posted at 6:30 AM on January 21, 2013
by Paul Tosto
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Data posted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis offer an interesting look at government employment in the Upper Midwest states in its district.
The Fed's Ron Wirtz writes:
Every state has the same basic makeup of local, state and federal government workers. However, the mix and proportion of public sector workers--in sum, and by jurisdiction--can be quite different.For example, on the basis of total employment, public sector employment in Wisconsin and Minnesota dwarfs the Dakotas and Montana because their populations are much larger.(0 Comments)However, on a per capita basis, the relationship is reversed; the Dakotas and Montana having proportionately more public sector employees, particularly at state and federal levels, the latter of which is likely due to large federal military bases in each state.
North Dakota hits the trifecta, with more public employees per 10,000 people at all three basic levels of government than other district states
The Daily Digest
Posted at 6:19 AM on January 21, 2013
by Paul Tosto
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Quiet day for Minnesota politics. Today is a federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. All eyes will turn to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration ceremonies for President Obama's second term.
The action returns to St. Paul on Tuesday with Gov. Dayton expected to release his budget and tax proposals.
State
Pros and cons of raising state minimum wage (MPR News)
Bills in the Minnesota House and Senate would raise the state's minimum wage and add in future increases tied to inflation. Cathy Wurzer leads a "Morning Edition" discussion with people on opposite sides of the issue.
Donors big and small headed to Washington for inauguration (MPR News)
Some of the president's biggest campaign contributors and Minnesotans of modest means will be among the 800,000 expected in Washington today to celebrate President Obama's inauguration.
Minnesota's school start date spurs fights (Star Tribune)
"From local school boards to the State Capitol, the debate over kids starting school before Labor Day is divisive."
DFL picks Clark Johnson in 19A (New Ulm Journal)
"Johnson, who has worked as a student-relations coordinator at MSU-Mankato for 28 years, defeated three other candidates in a close three-hour endorsement convention."
Nation
Obama sworn in for 2nd term, this time quietly (New York Times)
Senate Democrats' budget plan will reopen battle over taxes (Washington Post)
Obama looks to avoid the "second term curse" (CBS News)
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