American Experiment on Governance
Governance Reports
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Ten Fallacies of the Thrive MSP 2040 Plan
Introduction (Read the Full Report) The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council has published a “draft for public review and comment” of the “Thrive MSP 2040” plan, which will serve as the “regiona...
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Governance Articles
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Why Minneapolis sick leave is on shaky legal ground
The Minneapolis City Council recently voted to require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The requirement applies to firms with six or more employees and extends to all employers with ...
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Why Does Minnesota's A.G. Want to Silence Critics?
It’s not every day a state’s top prosecutor faces accusations of potential “abuse of prosecutorial discretion” and questions over “the integrity of your office.” But Minnesota Attorney Gen...
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Why the Met Council Needs Reforming Now
The Twin Cities’ regional government — the Metropolitan Council — touches almost every aspect of our daily lives. It dictates the density of our cities; taxes us; owns and operates the sewer an...
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Governance Posts
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Lawsuit Claims MMB Commissioner’s Rogue Pay Increase for State Union Violates Law
Even as many Minnesotans struggle to pay their bills in the Covid era, thousands of state workers continue to benefit from a disputed pay raise awarded in the midst of the pandemic. But the government...
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Indoor dining capacity limits wreaked their own havoc during the summer
While easing restrictions is a step in the right direction, capacity restrictions in the summer were associated with significant economic damage to restaurants and bars. There is evidence supporting t...
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Walz’s Mask Mandate for Youth Sports Ripped as Unscientific
Resistance continues to mount over Gov. Tim Walz's order allowing youth sports to resume this month with a big if. Young athletes can suit up only if they wear protective masks in practice and on th...
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Hopkins Could Eliminate Duplicative City Inspections Required to Sell Home
A rare win for cutting government red tape may be on tap tonight in the Twin Cities suburb of Hopkins. The city council stands ready to consider abolishing an ordinance for a city truth in housing ins...
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Thousands of Minnesotans Unable to Pay Utility Bills in Pandemic
The Duluth News Tribune finds that thousands of northern Minnesotans have fallen behind on their utility bill payments, a reflection of the financial hardship many face due to the economic downturn, i...
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Governance Media
CAE Town Meeting in Burnsville: Is It Time to Reform the Met Council? (1:31:57)
American Experiment’s Katherine Kersten and Kim Crockett are joining key legislators for a Town Meetings in Burnsville that discussed new developments in how the Met Council is using its Thriv...
