Business and Economic News

GOP tax bill debate plays out in MN's wealthiest district
Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen said his constituents will get a larger tax cut than the national average, but Democratic candidates say it piles on the national debt.
Target hopes same-day delivery will deliver
Target's latest effort to keep up with the competition begins today in the Twin Cities with same day delivery for an annual fee.
Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition
Walmart says the decision came after a review of its firearm sales policy in light of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
The Minnesota Legislative Auditor has found problems with the Minnesota Investment Fund, a business growth effort that's received $51 million in taxpayer funds the past three years. The audit also faulted the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
What public ousters of corporate leaders can teach us about the impact of representation on boards.
Google received 650,000 'Right to be forgotten' requests since 2014
The search giant says in a new report that beginning in mid-2014, after a court ruling on the "right to be forgotten," it received 650,000 requests to delist 2.4 million URLs from search results.
Pregnancy rate might predict future recessions, researchers suggest
Conventional wisdom holds that fertility rates go down in response to an economic downturn. But a new study found that conception rates begin to drop before a recession actually begins.
Amazon acquires Ring, expanding reach into home security
The tech giant bought the smart-doorbell maker in a deal reportedly exceeding $1 billion on Tuesday. It marks another big step into the camera surveillance business for the online retailer.