Earlier today, the Minnesota Department of Health reported 134 new positive COVID-19 cases and one death. This is 92 percent lower than the number of new cases reported in May…
Center of the American Experiment announced today the return of Peter Nelson as senior policy fellow, focusing on health care policy reform. Nelson spent over three years as a senior…
Recently, I had an op-ed in the Star Tribune in which I argued that increased federal unemployment benefits were one factor behind the phenomenon of record numbers of job openings…
Thirteen local chambers of commerce have signed a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to stop, or at least delay, the administration’s plan to force California car mandates on Minnesota…
Last week, Isaac Orr appeared on Energy Matters radio to discuss why North Dakota families and businesses should not have to pay for Minnesota’s bad energy policies. The interview can…
State and local taxes and spending The Globe: Column: Budget agreement supports Minnesota families, doesn’t raise taxes The Center Square: Combined capital gains tax rate in Minnesota to hit 53.3%…
Robert Bryce conducted an excellent interview with Michael Shellenberger on the Power Hungry Podcast. I’d encourage you to listen to the interview below. Podcast description: Michael Shellenberger is the founder…
No one is arguing against the dangers of tobacco or cigarette use. But e-cigarettes present a way to reduce the harm caused by combustible cigarettes and even offer smokers a…
The following article was written by Michael Shellenberger and originally appeared on Substack: Until recently, many renewable energy advocates claimed that China had made solar panels so much cheaper than…
A few years ago my wife and I were in Hungary on the trail of her ancestors. To help us, we hired a guide to take us out around the rural…
In a new survey, business owners in St. Cloud reported that they cannot hire workers due to expanded unemployment benefits. As reported by the Star Tribune, More than half the…
Back in March, I wrote that the so-called ‘COVID Relief Bill’ could block Minnesota’s next governor and legislature from cutting taxes: Senate amendments to the American Rescue Plan Act prohibit the use of any…
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has forecast electricity generation from natural gas plants to fall due in 2021 to rising natural gas prices. Coal generation will help shoulder the load…
For years, Minnesota schools have been striving to shrink our state’s stubborn racial learning gap. The frustration that’s resulted may explain recent interest in the proposed Page Amendment, which would…
The Minnesota Board of Cosmetology licenses occupations for workers in the beauty industry and is perhaps the most widely known licensing board in the state, both due to its expansive…
There’s never been so many firearms sold in the U.S. with a record-setting 8 million new weapons purchased in 2020. At the same time, there’s never been so little ammunition…
It turns out that President Joe Biden will not support the domestic mining industry, after all. According to Reuters: (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will rely on ally countries…
Smoking rates have gone down precipitously since the introduction of e-cigarettes and vaping products. It is true, smoking rates were going down even before e-cigarettes. However, a lot of evidence…
While legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz announced a framework of a budget deal before the regular session adjourned, a special session in June is needed to complete their work.…
On May 13 2020, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” order. The tweet below, from DFL Chair Ken Martin, was typical of the reaction: As…
There was good news for the 120 year-round residents of Minnesota’s Northwest Angle last Friday when the Canadian government announced that residents driving through Canada to the United States will…
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that disruptions to Colonial Pipeline operations prompted an increase in the average U.S. retail price for regular-grade gasoline (retail gasoline price) to $3.03 per gallon (gal)…
Overdose deaths were up 27 percent in 2020 from 2019. This is unfortunate, fueled by COVID-19 restrictions, has also been seen nationally. According to the National Vital Statistics System, between…
From now until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, Minnesotans can submit public feedback on how the Minnesota Department of Education could use the nearly $124 million of flexible federal…