The “convergence,” which is supposed to explain Minnesota’s slow rate of economic growth relative to the US average, has not been happening over the period covered in our report.
The effect of regulation on small businesses have bigger effects on the economy. Because regulations prevent small firms from growing and also surviving, the economy is affected. Small businesses make…
During the Democrat debate on Sunday, March 15, 2020, between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice-President Joe Biden, Vice-President Biden stated that he would allow “no new fracking,” and…
With Minnesota’s K-12 public schools set to temporarily close by Wednesday at the latest—many have already shut down—here are several free online resources for educators and parents of students whose…
How far would you go to avoid inheritance tax?
A total of 24 states have increased or plan to increase their minimum wage mandates. However the data shows wages have been rising even before the fight for higher minimum…
There’s been a run on surgical safety masks since concerns over COVID-19 began spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. The face masks generally sold for roughly $1 apiece…
Over a longer or a shorter period, data shows that Minnesota's economy is growing at a slower rate than the US generally.
ATTENTION: Due to conditions outside of our control, this event has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 18th. All tickets bought for the April 4th date are transferrable. We are so…
Plastic bag bans and taxes have become all the rage in urban areas, as generally affluent, liberal city officials try to reduce the use of plastic bags. However, current events…
The New York Times' reframing of American history through its 1619 Project has been criticized for its inaccuracies by many leading scholars and historians. But the most significant challenge yet…
The National Education Association has backed Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden for president, calling Biden a “tireless advocate for public education.” But many members aren't pleased the union rushed into announcing…
This article originally appeared in The Onion. SOUTH BEND, IN—Triumphantly celebrating victory with an adoring crowd of supporters, vindictive former Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar was elected mayor of South…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators and its members have ended a three-day strike that kept 36,000 students out of the classroom. A tentative agreement on the new two-year collective…
The Coronavirus is disrupting the global supply chain for solar and wind energy because many of the components used in solar panels and wind turbines are made in China, according…
Today, we launch our latest The State of Minnesota's Economy report, drawing on data up to 2018.
In anticipation of the possible widespread proliferation of COVID-19 in Minnesota, economist John Phelan outlined risk factors for the state economy, as well as bright spots where Minnesota may fare…
Coronavirus is a human tragedy. It illustrates, once again, the need for a strong economy to provide the resources to cope.
On March 8th, a wind turbine owned by Apex Clean Energy caught fire in South Texas. Many people don’t realize this, but wind turbines require oil to operate. Oil, which…
The state of Nevada passed a law to increase its minimum wage gradually to $11 by 2024 for employees who get health insurance through their employer, and $12 for those…
Newly-released data from the United States Energy Information Administration show that electricity rates in Minnesota increased again in 2019, reaching new all-time highs. The increase in electricity costs affected all…
Even with conservative estimates of revenue growth, there is scope for tax cuts if we decide to put a cap on per person government spending, in real terms, at the…
Getting high school students out of the classroom and onto a job site isn't just a field trip.