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A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.

Center of the American Experiment kicked-off our ongoing project “Great Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree” about three years ago. It would be inaccurate to say we had the issue to…

This is a great testament to the importance of reading past a headline. Upon first glance at this article from The Associated Press, “Indiana regulators reject Vectren plan for gas…

Minnesota’s craft breweries have been an economic success story. State laws pose a threat to that.

Brooklyn Park made headlines earlier this week after announcing the completion of their 6,000 solar panel project. The City claims they will now operate on 100 percent “clean energy,” even…

We are often told that capitalism is destroying the planet, and that the only way we can repent from causing environmental degradation is to switch from a capitalist system to…

It was supposed to be a done deal. The resolution to make Plymouth Minnesota’s newest “GreenStep City” was slipped into the city council’s consent agenda, clearing the way for expected…

Most regulation isn't about protecting the public or the consumer, it is about protecting producers at the expense of the public and the consumer. Occupational licensing is no different. 

Tomorrow, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and State Senator Dave Senjem, along with several other members of a Minnesota delegation including Jessica Hellman, Steve Kelley, and members of the Minnesota Public…

Last night, the Center hosted a pre-screening of No Safe Spaces, a documentary that will be released in the Fall. In riveting fashion, it tells the story of the Left’s…

The interests, values and policy preferences of most Greater Minnesota residents are at odds with the liberal agenda coming out of St. Paul.

When asked eight questions about their rights and what happens outside of union membership, only 17 percent of teachers surveyed could answer all questions correctly. Take the quiz to see…

Minnesota ranks 11th nationally for increases in occupational licensing requirements. What would really be in the 'public interest', is to get us down that ranking. 

Oh gee, it looks like we need oil products in Minnesota, after all. Governor Walz should stop pandering to anti-pipeline activists and do what is right for the people of…

Minnesota's craft breweries have been an economic success story. State laws pose a threat to that.

Several member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met in Pitesti, Romania in late June to discuss the future of green energy and ways to achieve CO2 emission…

Yesterday I made my first ever trip to the White House to hear President Trump talk about the great progress the United States has made on making sure we have…

National Education Association officials were elected during the union's four-day Representative Assembly that wrapped up Sunday evening. Check out the election results for the NEA's Board of Directors ESP Representatives.

Often, when you speak out against regulation, people think you want to have little kids licking lead pipes. But, once you look at the regulations we have, very few of…

Hello, All! I won’t be in the office today because I’ve been invited to attend a speech at the White House by President Trump highlighting the fact that America’s air…

The fearless observer of American society tells American Experiment President John Hinderaker why she looks at our universities with 'sorrow and rage.'

Elon Musk is the greatest snake-oil salesman of our time. Some of his companies, like SpaceX, are incredibly impressive, but the rest of them are generally flashy underachievers that make…

Metro politicians push an urban agenda that has real costs for Greater Minnesota