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Big Tech Makes Tough Case for Laissez-Faire Regulation
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By being so evidently partisan, Big Tech companies are making it harder for free marketeers to defend them. Twitter and Facebook users are beginning to clearly see political bias from Big Tech companies through censorship of news stories.
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Mpls. City Council’s war onMpl cars delays rebuilding in wake of riots
The City of Minneapolis delays the rebuilding of businesses destroyed by riots in South Minneapolis because a dental office expanding to treat low-income patients wants too much parking.
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Northstar commuter train ridership plummets 95%
Last year, taxpayers subsidized $19 for every ticket sold on the commuter train. Now with ridership down 95%, taxpayers are paying a hefty $445 for each one-way ride.
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Minnesota’s tax revenues are coming in better than forecast
This good news for the state government hides the reality of bad news indeed for lower-income earners. With dire budget projections for Minnesota, how is this happening?
Xcel Energy ties executive pay to emissions goals: Minnesotans pay the price
Xcel’s new Green Energy Plan will increase energy costs by $1,428 per year for each customer. Minnesotans should not be forced to foot CEO Ben Fowke’s $5.6 million bonus.
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U of MN webinar focuses on 12 steps to recover from ‘white conditioning’
The UofM’s School of Social Work hosted a webinar on how to decenter Whiteness, claiming “white supremacist teachings have been integrated into our minds and spirits.”
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To survive winter, restaurants are extending patio season
The hospitality industry has been hit hard by Gov. Walz’s continued COVID-19 restrictions. To stay in business, restaurants have no choice but continue to be creative.
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More Headlines
Economy & Jobs
- How state policy affects economies on opposite sides of the Red River
- The art of politics: claiming credit for spending your money on you
- New study estimates that raising the minimum wage could result in the loss of 2 million jobs
- Apprenticeship program helps students of all ages reap success
- The Metropolitan Airports Commission just adopted disastrous minimum wage ordinance for an already ailing airline industry
- California Legislature amends pro-worker law after influx of requests for exemption
Education
- Teachers’ union opposes popular micro-schools as they threaten union’s control
- Yale: childcare programs are not contributors to the spread of Covid-19
- MEA framed as distance learning-focused, but was it?
- Schools aren’t super-spreaders
- How COVID-19 upset the case against school choice
- Students hold protest to get more face time with teachers
Energy & Environment
- Solar panels reduce nearby property values
- Politico: The one incredibly green thing Donald Trump has done
Minnesota
- Residents’ opposition leads Minnetrista to slap moratorium on solar projects
- Will Gov. Walz spare Vikings fans from attending their games?
Upcoming Events
The Big Match-Up: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
American Experiment is partnering with Wisconsin’s Badger Institute for a discussion on how state policy can determine which state fares better economically. Who will come out on top?
Join us at these locations:
La Crosse, WI
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Radisson Hotel, 200 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601
7:45 AM Doors open
8:00 AM Presentation begins
Tickets are $5, includes breakfast, a FREE American Experiment wine glass, a FREE Badger Institute mug, and a copy of John Phelan’s newly released report.
Stillwater, MN
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Water Street Inn, 101 Water Street South, Stillwater, MN 55082
12:30 AM Doors open
1:00 PM Presentation begins
Tickets are $10, includes lunch, a FREE American Experiment wine glass, a FREE Badger Institute mug, and a copy of John Phelan’s newly released report.
Duluth, MN
Friday, October 30, 2020
Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown, 200 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
11:30 AM Doors open
12:00 PM Presentation begins
Tickets are $10, includes lunch, a FREE American Experiment wine glass, a FREE Badger Institute mug, and a copy of John Phelan’s newly released report.