The following article was written by Michael Shellenberger and appeared in Forbes: In his victory speech, President-elect Joe Biden said he would govern as an American, not as a Democrat, and…
Minnesota ranks as one of the most compliant states in the country when it comes to wearing protective masks with 93 percent of the public falling in line as measured…
Thanksgiving may look different this year, but Center of the American Experiment is grateful for your unwavering support.
Of the 163,184 new cases of Covid-19 diagnosed between September 17th and November 19th, we have no idea where 67% of them were exposed.
On November 10, 2020 a group of environmental organizations wrote a letter to the Star Tribune stating an expanded Line 3 pipeline would be the carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent of…
The Army Corps of Engineers has issued the final major permit needed for the Line 3 oil pipeline. According to the Star Tribune: “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on…
Minnesota bars and restaurants have been forced yet again to lose business to their counterparts in Wisconsin due to new restrictions.
Biden has an opportunity to fulfill his pledge of being a president for all Americans by supporting education opportunities outside of the traditional system that has left too many students…
These recommendations are unscientific and “bizarre,” said Ashleigh Tuite, an infectious disease modeler at the University of Toronto.
According to research by the Tax Foundation and Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Minnesota's high excise tax rates are to blame for Minnesota's high and increased levels of inbound cigarette…
Since Gov. Walz launched his Five-Point Plan to protect Minnesota’s Long-Term Care residents and workers from Covid-19, care home residents have accounted for 69% of all the state’s Covid-19 deaths.
Gov. Tim Walz’s latest COVID-19 lockdown on selective businesses isn’t going over well in his adopted hometown of Mankato. Small business owners denounced the governor’s latest edict before the new…
The National Education Association (NEA) has released its 54-page "Policy Playbook"—a list of policies at the federal level the teachers' union wants the Biden administration to prioritize—that includes opposing all…
According to the Detroit Free Press, General Motors is recalling all models year 2017 through 2019 all-electric Chevy Bolts because they may pose a fire risk. The move means recalling…
Better give yourself extra time if you plan on going to grandmother’s house in Minneapolis for Thanksgiving this year. A new 20 mile per hour speed limit has taken effect…
Given the fact that Minnesota has historically performed poorly when it comes to business formation, changes need to be made if the state is to capitalize on the recent growth…
On Friday, state leaders updated the 2020-21 planning guidance for Minnesota's public schools. Included was direction to districts to prepare and plan to administer all required statewide assessments for the…
The number of ICU beds available in Minnesota at 72 hours notice has fallen by 22% since May 27th.
Heating your home with natural gas is much less expensive than electricity, according to the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to the agency, average winter household costs for natural…
Bjorn Lomborg is the president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, a think tank that “researches the smartest ways to do good.” In this episode, Robert talks to Lomborg about his…
You might think the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Minnesota would have hurt the chances of the $6.9 million morgue winning our inaugural Golden Turkey Award for silly spending.…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The future of a strong childcare industry after Covid in Minnesota lies in ensuring that the state does not go back to stringent rules that have contributed to a much…
Millions of students across the United States are relying on distance learning for their education, but many aren't getting live contact from a teacher.