budget

St. Paul Public Schools balances budget, accepts teacher cuts

June 29, 2026 by Josiah Padley

Saint Paul Public School District, the second largest district in the state, has just passed a new budget that narrowly avoids any budget shortfalls. It hasn’t always been sunshine and…

June 29, 2026 by Josiah Padley

Energy & Environment

Minnesotans feel the pain from rising energy costs

February 4, 2022 by Isaac Orr

The St. Paul Pioneer Press wrote a story on Feb. 2, 2022, describing the toll that higher energy prices are taking on Minnesotans who are already struggling with the highest…

February 4, 2022 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

Inflation surges 6.8 percent, Biden’s bad energy policies making it worse

December 10, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Consumer prices are up 6.8 percent this year, making it the highest rate of inflation since 1982. There are many reasons for the inflation, including a huge expansion of the…

December 10, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Spending & Taxes

Survey Shows 40 Percent of Adults Still Can’t Cover a $400 Emergency Expense: No Wonder Politicians Can’t Pass a Balanced Budget

January 13, 2019 by Isaac Orr

About 40 percent of adults said that if faced with a $400 unexpected expense, they not be able to pay it with cash or would do so by selling something…

January 13, 2019 by Isaac Orr