For many years prior to the mid-term elections, the lack of affordable high-quality childcare has been one of the biggest issues plaguing Minnesota families. The coronavirus pandemic has merely worsened…
Last week, Minnesota Democrats won the Governor’s mansion, the House of Representatives, and the State Senate, giving them unified control of the legislature for at least the next two years.…
At last week’s election, Minnesotans handed the DFL control of the governor’s mansion, the state Senate, and state House. What fiscal measures might they get in return for this vote?…
As the pandemic threw the country into a state of uncertainty, politicians in Washington, D.C. did the only thing they know how to do: throw money at the problem. They…
A majority of parents want to play a key role in their children’s educational experiences, according to a spring survey released in October and recently reported on by The 74.…
While writing a recent post about how Minnesota’s economic growth is below average, I was struck by the diverging post-COVID-19 growth rates of our neighbors. As Figure 1 shows, from…
When the Golden Turkey committee gathered to discuss nominations for this year’s award, the Met Council’s Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project was at the top of the list. It…
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, donated to both Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Tina Smith this election cycle. According to records at the Federal Election Commission…
B.F. Randall has a very interesting substack, @miningatoms, where he frequently details the massive quantities of energy and materials needed to build wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries. On November…
Proposed rule to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid would promote fraud and abuse, increase costs, and block pathways to independence Earlier this week American Experiment filed public comments…
Labor market CBS News: Chaska auto shop sees booming business, but struggles with rising cost of labor Economic growth Star Tribune: Minnesota firms see supply chains healing, but still not…
According to the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Net general fund revenues totaled $2.241 billion in October 2022, $126 million (6.0 percent) more than forecast in February. Net receipts from…
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson can’t say no one warned her about the timing of her plan to put a tax increase for city parks on the ballot this year. The…
On Tuesday, Minnesota Democrats won control of the Governor’s mansion, the House of Representatives, and the State Senate, giving the DFL unified control of the legislature for at least the…
Three more unmarked packages of documents arrived at the office last week, filled with correspondence related to the Feeding Our Future scandal. If you believe the FBI, government programs operated…
Tuesday’s election results are said to be, in part, a rejection of attempts by conservatives to “amplify” the crime problem, and to inappropriately use fear as motivation for change. The…
Less than half of North Dakota registered voters turned out to cast a ballot in the midterm elections, the lowest participation level in years. But those who did show up…
Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released data showing that the rate of inflation for October was 0.4%. This was the same as the rate for September; even so…
Crime and public safety issues were reportedly of high concern to Minnesota voters this election cycle. The crime problem that had exploded in our state in recent years was supposed…
Minnesota per pupil spending is now at $14,378, according to preliminary data for FY 2021 released by the U.S. Census Bureau. This continues at least a 10-year upward trend of…
American Experiment policy fellow Isaac Orr joined Max Gagliardi on the Talk Energy podcast to discuss the novel model that allows us to calculate the cost of different energy resources.
Yesterday, A lone winning ticket for the record $2.04 billion Powerball lottery jackpot was sold in Altadena, California, lottery officials said Tuesday, making the lucky ticket holder the winner of the largest…
The lone bright spot for conservatives in Minnesota elections looks to be parent-backed candidates for school board. According to the Minnesota Parents Alliance, more than 50 conservative candidates won election…
We have long noted Minnesota’s relatively poor record in nurturing new businesses. Our last report on the state of Minnesota’s economy found that: …in 2020, New and Young Businesses —…