standards

To understand Tim Walz’s new social studies standards, just look at who wrote them

January 4, 2021 by Bill Walsh

Deciding what should be taught to students in grades K-12 is not an easy task, especially when it comes to a politically charged subject like social studies. Acknowledging the challenge,…

January 4, 2021 by Bill Walsh

Energy & Environment

As $7,500 Federal Subsidies Expire, Electric Vehicles Are About to Get More Expensive

September 30, 2019 by Isaac Orr

You may not have known this, but the federal government has been subsidizing electric vehicles (EV’s) to the tune of a $7,500 tax credit for every electric vehicle sold. In…

September 30, 2019 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

Three Must-Know Facts About Governor Walz’s Plan to Impose California Car Mandates on Minnesota

September 27, 2019 by Isaac Orr

On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced that he would be using the bureaucratic rule making process to impose California’s rules for low and zero emissions vehicles (LEV and ZEV) on to…

September 27, 2019 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

University of Chicago: Renewable Energy Mandates Increase Electricity Costs

April 29, 2019 by Isaac Orr

The University of Chicago made waves last week by releasing the findings of a working paper that found renewable energy mandates cause electricity prices to rise. This won’t be surprising…

April 29, 2019 by Isaac Orr