A.F. Branco – Minnesota continues to be ranked in the bottom tier of states for economic outlook because of its refusal to compete on taxes BRANCO TOON STORE Minnesota’s economic outlook among worst in the nation, new report says by Hayley Feland – AlphaNews.org – April 17, 2026 Minnesota ranks in the bottom half of states for both economic outlook and performance, according to a new report released this week. The annual “Rich States, Poor States” report, released by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), outlines how Minnesota is ranked 29th overall in economic performance, which measures each state on gross domestic product, domestic migration, and non-farm payroll employment over the last 10 years. Meanwhile, the state was placed 39th overall in ALEC’s forward-looking economic outlook ranking. “The Economic Outlook Ranking is a forecast based on a state’s current standing in 15 state policy variables. Each of these factors is influenced directly by state lawmakers through the legislative process,” the report… READ MORE…   DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips appreciated – $5.00, $10.00, $20.00 – It all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also, Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets, including NewsMax, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes, Dinesh D’Souza, James Woods, Chris Salcedo, Sarah Palin, Larry Elder, Lars Larson, Rush Limbaugh, Elon Musk, and President Trump.