2. THE ELIXER OF LIFE The best education policy is a job The best housing policy is a job And the best family policy is a job The best healthcare policy is a job

3. THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM GDP has grown at 4.6% (2013), ranking 12 th in the nation 4.3% unemployment is tied for 6 th lowest in the nation

4. Unemployment undercounts A SOLID JOB RECOVERY? Slower job growth Declining labor force participation rates

5. TROUBLING UNDERCURRENTS Falling business start ups Slipping GDP Wealth is leaving the state Lagging productivity

6. FACTORS UNDERMINDING MINNESOTA FACTORS UNDERMINDING MINNESOTA Burdensome regulations Burdensome regulations High taxes Lack of capital Skills gap

7. Evaluate all regs Office of regulatory oversight Office of regulatory oversight REDUCE JOB-STIFLING REGULATIONS REDUCE JOB-STIFLING REGULATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS Sunset occupational regs Sunset occupational regs Office of regulatory assistance Office of regulatory assistance

8. EMPLOYEE FREEDOM EMPLOYEE FREEDOM RECOMMENDATIONS Enact right to work

9. BROAD-BASED SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS Reduce corporate taxes Improve incentives Create apprenticeships Improve data collection

10. A NEW VISION FOR DEED A NEW VISION FOR DEED RECOMMENDATIONS

11. FOCUS ON THE FUTURE FOCUS ON THE FUTURE Closing the skills gap RECOMMENDATIONS