The incident On Saturday evening, a gunman intent on killing President Trump and cabinet members was arrested by United States Secret Service (USSS) agents after he rushed a security checkpoint…
Prior to 2022, if you had asked 1,000 random Minnesotans to name the ten most pressing issues facing the state, it is very unlikely that any of them would have…
In a recent Post Bulletin reader Q&A, “Answer Man” responded to questions about why Rochester Public Schools graduates students who aren’t demonstrating proficiency in math and reading on state assessments.…
Fox 9 reports, After ICE ‘overwhelmed’ federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll The “emotional toll.” So you can forget about justice dispensed “without fear nor favor.” Judge Schiltz,…
In November, the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence (MCFE) — one of the best policy organizations in the state — hosted its 99th Annual Meeting and Policy Forum. The last…
With four weeks left in the legislative session, here is a quick look at where the big issues stand. Committee deadlines have come and gone so activity will now be…
In February, the Tax Foundation’s Jared Walczak observed that not long ago, it was still possible to speak of a “typical” state income tax with a top rate of about six percent.…
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: A new tax on fraud? Minnesota lawmakers are discussing the ‘Take it Back Act’ to recover stolen money Star Tribune: Opinion |…
There are many different measures used to determine how a student is doing academically — teacher observations, in-class assignments, quizzes, report cards, benchmark exams, and standardized tests, to name a…
The ed-reform conversation has been abuzz with talk about the Southern Surge, a thrilling run at the top of the educational achievement charts by states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.…
Gallup reported yesterday, Less Support in U.S. for Solar, Wind Energy; More for Nuclear The Hill newspaper reported on the poll results. The poll found that 66 percent of Americans…
Minnesota has spent more money than it has collected in revenue every year since 2024. A similar trend is playing out in North Dakota. Yet North Dakota is likely to…
This week, the White House announced that President Trump is nominating University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan as the next chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Prof.…
Minnesota public school enrollment is expected to decline between 2022 and 2031, according to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES predicts that only nine states…
Minnesota-based federal district court judges are now split on how to apply the recent appeals court ruling on illegal alien habeas corpus cases. The habeas cases seek the immediate release…
Abdullahi Mohamud Mohamed was arraigned today in federal court in downtown Minneapolis on one count of false statement. The April 7 indictment (26-cv-78) reads, as follows, and, I’ll go out…
The 2023 ban on suspensions (exclusionary discipline) for K-3 students continues to invite commentary. Conversation erupted once more last week during the House Education Finance Committee meeting. Rep. Bryan Lawrence…
Back in March, Hennepin County commissioner Marion Greene stated during a board meeting that, “I’m going to reveal my cards, I’m not willing to fund the sheriff to provide public…
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new tool designed to make union financial disclosures more accessible to members, employees, and the public. While unions have been required to…
From the Washington Examiner, Minnesota fraud committee suspects Ilhan Omar of involvement in Feeding Our Future scheme. The House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight committee met yesterday. Here is…
Since it launched, as and when the data have become available, I have been tracking the performance of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) scheme against the forecasts on…
A recently released report showed that Minneapolis Public Schools incurred $5.3 million in IRS penalties since 2022. $770,500 in fees has already been paid to the federal government, and the…
Is Walz trying to be Bernie 2.0?! Governor Walz flew to Spain to address an international conference of “progressives” (socialists). Is he trying to be the next Bernie Sanders? Good…
In 2023, the DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature eliminated basic skills, content, and pedagogy testing requirements for many teacher candidates who complete state-approved preparation programs. The move was framed as a way…