MINNESOTA
This page contains state-specific research for the state of Minnesota:
Estimating the Economic Boost of Marriage Equality in Minnesota
By Angeliki Kastanis, M.V. Lee BadgettApril 2013Extending marriage rights to same-sex couples in Minnesota would bring an estimated $42 million to the state and local economy. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 10,207 same-sex couples live in Minnesota. Total state and local tax revenue would rise by $3 million, including an estimated $128,000 in local taxes. As seen in Iowa, same-sex couples from neighboring states that do not allow same-sex couples to marry may travel to Minnesota and generate additional spending on wedding and tourism-related goods and services.Minnesota – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Documentation of Discrimination
MemorandumSeptember 2009This report documents public sector employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Minnesota. The report is part of a 15 chapter study that documents a widespread and persistent pattern of unconstitutional discrimination by state governments against LGBT people.Minnesota - Census Snapshot: 2000
By Adam P. Romero, Clifford J. Rosky, M.V. Lee Badgett, Gary J. GatesJune 2008Demographic and economic information about same-sex couples and same-sex couples raising children based on data from Census 2000.