Joe Exotic might be eccentric, to put it mildly, but the private ownership of animals is an important tool in species conservation and activists like Carole Baskin are wrong to…
According to a recent NBER paper, researchers have found that, New and young firms (ages 0 to 5 years) account for almost one-half of growth – three times their share…
Left-wing documentary maker Michael Moore has recently released his latest film entitled Planet of the Humans, and as surprising as it may seem, the film is a must watch for people who…
Gov. Walz targets of 5,000 Covid-19 tests a day and another 1,100 ICU beds give us something firm to aim for to reopen the state's economy.
In celebration of Earth Day, Isaac Orr, policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment, released the following statement: “This Earth Day, Americans can celebrate the tremendous progress we’ve made to create a…
Aside from the unsettling cover image that shows a sad homeschooled girl trapped inside a house with prison bars over the window while other kids play outside, the article “The…
Sign up HERE! Join economist Martha Njolomole as she explains the hidden cost of business regulations in Minnesota, and how even big-government politicians have been eager to throw inefficient regulations…
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Last year I did a seven-part mini-series on how capitalism is saving the planet, which detailed how capitalist countries routinely have a cleaner environment than countries…
Given the central place in state policy making of the University of Minnesota and Department of Health model, it is worth reflecting on what such a model is, how it…
Nearly $600 million a year ($551 million in fiscal year 2018) is sent directly to school districts, charter schools, and other educational organizations across Minnesota to pay for the educational…
The burden, in terms of lost jobs, of fighting the Coronavirus has been heavier in some parts of our state than others.
This post was originally submitted to the Say Anything Blog in response to this post by Peder Mewis, of the Clean Grid Alliance. It’s interesting that in his recent guest post,…
On Friday, April 17, Governor Walz signed into law an amendment allowing licensed restaurants to sell alcohol to-go. Governor Walz signed the bill after it was passed by the Senate…
Last week, Sen. Jim Abeler of Anoka made a plea to Gov. Tim Walz to open Minnesota’s economy. In a speech on the Minnesota Senate floor, he spoke for many…
Xcel Energy's preferred plan to go 50% renewable will cost ratepayers an additional $46 billion through 2050.
On April 16, 2020 the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) wrote an article entitled “Minnesotans Want Clean Cars: The Oil Industry, Not So Much.” The article, which mentions Center of…
For families looking to supplement an at-home science class, exploring wildlife through birdwatching is a great way to help children discover nature in a new way. And thanks to round-the-clock…
The Metropolitan Council is on a crusade to “densify” the Twin Cities, and that means reorganizing our metro area around public transit. The Council’s guiding principle is “transit-oriented development." But…
Why isn't Minnesota in the Nurse Licensure Compact? Because the union - the Minnesota Nurses Association - wants to protect its privileged position. This goes against the desires of the…
Heartland’s Donald Kendal, Justin Haskins, and Jim Lakely, are joined by Isaac Orr for episode 239 of the In The Tank Podcast. As state governments continue to crack down on…
Yes, having everyone at home all day long can get crazy, but for some parents, this time together is giving them a chance to enjoy new relationships with their children…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
On Thursday, April 16, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would allow restaurants with liquor licenses to sell alcohol to-go. The House is yet to vote today on the bill…
Given the economic devastation COVID-19 has unleashed, the cost of underfunding pensions is now even more in the spotlight. States that failed to use more than a decade of economic growth…