I got a text this morning alerting me to a potential strike by the people who work as employees for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). "OPEIU rejected the SEIU’s…
The only way to boost wages is to boost worker productivity.
Perhaps it’s premature to call it Minnetristagate. But the campaign contribution controversy in the Twin Cities suburb of Minnetrista that American Experiment first exposed in January appears to be warming up…
This article is the second installment explaining the findings of our new study entitled Doubling Down on Failure, How a 50 percent by 2030 Renewable Energy Standard Would Cost Minnesota $80.2…
I get to talk to the hosts of Education Nation tonight about the one of my favorite topics: how the teachers’ union is a political organization using teachers’ dues to…
Hello! This week on the In The Tank Podcast, Donny and Justin are joined by Jim Lakely of The Heartland Institute because I was at the Twin’s home opener and as such…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Renewable energy advocates often talk about wind and solar as “clean” energy resources, and talk about “dirty” fossil fuels, but how accurate is their assessment that renewables are actually clean?…
Socialists don’t intend for socialism to be oppressive and economically inefficient, it just works out that way every single time. Why? Kristian Niemietz of the Institute of Economic Affairs explains.
The Star Tribune editorial board carries considerable weight as the voice of Minnesota’s biggest media outlet. But the paper’s recent endorsement of bringing back the failed Amtrak Twin Cities to…
"Well, if you don't like it move to New Hampshire". People never say this to you when you make the point that Minnesotans are some of the most heavily taxed citizens…
According the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, wind turbines have operational lifetimes of 20 years, but it appears Xcel Energy’s Nobles wind project, the third-largest wind farm in Minnesota, is losing…
Yesterday the U.S. Senate held a vote on the much discussed Green New Deal (GND). Interestingly, the non-binding resolution on the GND failed to get a even single vote, being…
"If you drive a car, I'll tax the street", as The Beatles sang. Minnesotans are already some of most heavily taxed people in America. With state revenues at near record…
"MN jobless rate ticks up to 3.1 percent; jobs down from a year ago"; "Snow, cold wiped out nearly 9,000 Minnesota jobs last month, may signal a bigger turn"; "Aging…
Democrats on the Minnesota House of Representatives Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Division Committee have dropped a 78-page omnibus bill that is chalk full of energy-illiterate language. I’ve summarized…
There are numerous myths concerning educational choice programs. But in order for parents and students to make well-informed education decisions, these myths must be debunked.
Congrats to PolyMet! PolyMet Mining Corp. has received the final permit it needs to proceed with building Minnesota's first copper-nickel mine, the company and the Army Corps of Engineers announced…
Gov. Walz' second budget proposal does almost nothing to remedy the problems in the first one. Minnesotans are some of the most heavily taxed citizens in America. At a time…
New newsletter calls out politicians who waste the Legislature’s time and taxpayers’ money.
Silver Bay can’t afford to maintain its humble airport. But closing it could require the city to repay $765,000 in government grants.
Real-world teaching tools will combat easy-answer policy solutions.
A long-time conservative activist bringing the fight to Rochester.
The achievement gap is not a rationale for universal pre-K.