In a welcomed nod to the importance of diversity of thought, the University of Minnesota’s Center for the Study of Politics and Governance is hosting a series of discussions that…
After E-12 Education, Health and Human Services, and Property Tax Aids and Credits (PTAC), Higher Education is Minnesota’s fourth biggest expenditure. In the 2022-2023 biennium, for example, a little over…
As the class of 2023 prepares for the momentous occasion of high school graduation, many will unfortunately be completing their K-12 journey without sound academic knowledge and skills. According to…
The governor’s fishing opener just hasn’t been the same since Tim Walz took office. The governor missed the 75th anniversary of the once highly touted public event a couple of…
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has produced its 2023 state of business retention and expansion in Minnesota report. Described as “an initial attempt to collect data andinsights on Minnesota’s business…
Yesterday, I highlighted The Good provisions of the debt ceiling compromise. Today, I’ll highlight The Bad provisions pertaining to energy. The Bad: Unlimited wind and solar subsidies Earlier this year,…
One of DFL’s signature public safety initiatives this legislative session was to legalize “recreational adult use” marijuana. Governor Walz signed the legislation into law on May 30, making Minnesota the…
Now that the dust has settled on this whirlwind of a legislative session, it’s time to unpack several key provisions in the education omnibus bill and what they mean for…
It appears President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement to lift the nation’s debt ceiling to prevent a default, as my colleague Martha Njolomole detailed in…
The good news (if you might even call it that) is that President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a deal to prevent a default. The bad news…
Despite efforts by some city leaders, residents, and media to downplay crime in Minneapolis, the amount of lawlessness and violence over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend tells a different story.…
The confidence of Americans in the value of a traditional four-year college degree continues to erode, with a recent Wall Street Journal poll finding 56 percent of respondents don’t think…
The opinion pages of the Star Tribune have recently carried op-eds by a disgruntled conservative who is leaving Minnesota and a liberal bidding him “Good riddance.” Sadly, this latter contribution,…
Your correspondent revisits the venerable Minneapolis neighborhood. Alert readers will recall my visit to Northeast Minneapolis last July and the accompanying slideshow video. The video includes a number of Northeast…
On May 19, the regional electric grid to which Minnesota belongs, the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO), announced the results of its recent capacity auction. MISO concluded that the region…
Lorain, Ohio is a modest town, still struggling after major employers shut down. The American Ship Building Company, Ford Motor Company assembly plant, and the United States Steel Corporation’s steel…
Isaac Orr joined Jon Justice on Friday to discuss changes to Minnesota’s energy policies in the 2023 legislative session.
State and local taxes and spending Minnesota Reformer: A breakdown of tax increases, cuts Minnesota lawmakers intend to pass WCCO: Lawmakers reach deal on rebate checks for Minnesotans Duluth News…
This week’s unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling reining in the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation of wetlands was hailed by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as a victory for property owners,…
I’ve explained before just what a total waste of money the proposed Northern Lights Express will be. It will be a slower, more expensive, and less convenient way of moving…
Now that’s a first! Governor Walz yesterday vetoed a bill that would have raised prices for customers using ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft, and likely reduced demand for the services,…
In just 59 minutes, we cover the bad, the bad, and the ugly that was the 2023 session. Bill Walsh and I cover the waterfront on the “historic,” “transformational” legislature…
The Wall Street Journal reports that Germany has entered into a recession as households cut spending in response to sharply higher prices for energy and food. Energy prices rose due to…
With Gov. Tim Walz and DFL legislators patting themselves on the back, taking selfies and firing up the marching band, most Minnesotans in the latest Thinking Minnesota poll were telling…