“Incentives do make a difference”. So said our former Governor, Mark Dayton. He was right. As Minnesotans feel the bite from higher taxes, they are looking to reduce their tax burden
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, chair of the Legislative Audit Commission Audit Subcommittee, sounded a consistent theme this morning, “Fraud hides. It does not say ‘Here I am.’ ” The Commission heard testimony…
Green countries around the world rely on two primary sources of electricity to keep CO2 emissions low - but they are not wind and solar. If reducing CO2 emissions is…
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.
When $15 minimum wage activists acknowledge that it will cause job losses, they often resort to arguing that "If an employer can't pay a 'living wage' they shouldn't be in business".…
A hike in energy prices will mean a real terms reduction in Minnesotans incomes.
American Experiment is pleased to announce we are releasing a groundbreaking new study detailing the high cost renewable energy mandates in Minnesota. On the 2018 campaign trail, many DFL candidates,…
Over the past number of years, we have seen increased interest in forward-thinking businesses working with innovative schools to expand students’ horizons. Both schools and businesses share a common goal:…
American Experiment has documented Minnesota’s vulnerability to reliance on wind turbines in the midst of the polar vortex. As policy fellow Isaac Orr put it, “when the cold got goin’,…
Old rail lines never die. They keep chugging along, powered by just enough taxpayer funding for the required environmental and operational studies to maintain bureaucratic momentum over the years. Then…
Even the Star Tribune editorial board realizes that further delaying a replacement for the aging and corroded Enbridge pipeline is foolish and irresponsible. Their sensible Sunday editorial urged Gov. Tim…
EIA: "Onshore wind looks to be competitive in only a few regions before the legislated phase-out of the production tax credit (PTC)." Is anyone really surprised?
Despite the freedom millions of government employees now have to choose for themselves whether to financially support a union, too many are bound by union resignation “windows” that limit when…
In terms of revenue, politicians in St. Paul have never had it so good. Why then are they pleading poverty and planning to take more of their citizens' money from…
Last week I was on WCCO’s program with Paul and Jordana, and we had a very spirited discussion. I’d highly encourage you to listen to the 12 minute interview if…
When I got home last night, I watched a local news clip reporting Gov. Walz’s “100 percent renewables by 2050” proposal. I was looking closely at the news anchors; would…
Hello! This week’s episode of In the Tank is a doozy. We talk about the exodus from the Land of Lincoln as they propose to make it even more expensive to live…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The Governor's lip-service to nuclear power appears to be a bait-and-switch. Nuclear is ok, just not existing nuclear or new nuclear.
The Empire Strikes Back might just as well be showing in St. Paul, featuring legislators committed to helping Education Minnesota beat back teacher licensing reforms. Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein, DFL-New Brighton…
For International Women's Day, here is a personal reflection on one of the great women of the 20th century
Minnesota has high taxes and lousy roads. It has high taxes and good educational outcomes, but other states have better outcomes with much lower taxes. The idea that Minnesotans get…
As support for educational freedom continues to grow nationwide, it’s time for Minnesota to adopt new strategies that help tackle education shortcomings.
How well might a young person do if he or she doesn’t seek a four-year degree, but rather pursues a career in the trades?