ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tax revenue exceeded projections slightly in February, state economists reported. Collections were almost 2% more than expected — not a dramatic increase but a sign of continuing positive economic activity. The state Budget Office said collections totaled $1.4 billion — $25 million higher than forecast. The breakdown:
> Individual income tax: $548 million, lagging $26 million.
> Sales tax: $532 million, $15 million ahead.
> Corporate tax: $35 million $15 million ahead.
> Other revenue: $268 million $21 million ahead.
Since the fiscal year began in July, the revenue has totaled almost $18.5 billion.