Spending & Taxes
Capitol Watch: New Walz budget still raises taxes
March 23, 2021
Gov. Tim Walz is still holding on to his tax increases even with a huge surplus.
March 23, 2021
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Energy & Environment
Minnesota Can Handle the Cold Because of Fossil Fuel Power Plants
February 22, 2021 by Isaac Orr
The article below was originally published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune: We need to stop planning our electric system around wind turbines and solar panels, technologies that often fail to show…
February 22, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Walz, Taxation, and Social Engineering
February 1, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Most Minnesotans probably believe that taxes should be about generating revenue for the necessary functions of government: public safety, building roads and funding schools. However, it appears Governor Walz is…
February 1, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Watch the California Car Webinar!
January 28, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our webinar on Governor Walz's California car mandates. For those of you who couldn't tune in, you can watch the video any time!
January 28, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Tune in Tomorrow: Say No To California Car Mandates!
January 27, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Tomorrow, Scott Lambert from the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association and I will be presenting on Governor Walz’s attempt to impose California car mandates on Minnesota. These regulations will increase the…
January 27, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Walz’s 100 Percent “Clean Energy” Mandates: Increasing Prices, Falling Reliability
January 22, 2021 by Isaac Orr
On January 21, 2021, Governor Walz announced his administration would require 100 percent of Minnesota's electricity to come from "clean energy" by 2040. The plan also seeks to increase mandates for…
January 22, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Minnesota Auto Dealers Sue Walz To Stop California Car Mandates
January 7, 2021 by Isaac Orr
The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Walz administration's attempt to force Minnesota to comply with California car mandates.
January 7, 2021 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Seven Energy and Environment Takeaways from the Minnesota Elections
November 4, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Based on information from the Star Tribune’s election coverage, it looks like the State Senate may remain in the hands of the Republicans, while the State House of Representatives will…
November 4, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Two DFL Legislators Hit Reverse on Opposition to California Car Mandates
October 15, 2020 by Isaac Orr
On Tuesday I wrote about how 123 candidates for office in Minnesota have signed a pledge to oppose the Walz administration’s attempt to impose California car mandates on Minnesota. One…
October 15, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
123 Legislative Candidates Sign Pledge Opposing California Car Mandates
October 13, 2020 by Isaac Orr
A MinnPost article published yesterday shows 123 legislative candidates, including Republicans and Democrats, oppose Governor Walz's attempt to impose California car mandates on Minnesotans. The pledge shows there is strong,…
October 13, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
I Was Not Selected to Serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change
September 23, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Last evening, I was informed that I was not selected to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Climate Change. You can read the email informing me of the Governor's…
September 23, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Walz: California Car Mandates for Thee, International Scout Getting 11.4 Miles Per Gallon for Me
September 8, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Governor Walz claims California car mandates are necessary to "make sure that there’s ice on that lake in January," but if the Governor is truly concerned about keeping ice on…
September 8, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
On The Air: Isaac Orr Talks California Car Mandates With Mark Allen on Thief River Falls Radio
August 25, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Isaac Orr joins Mark Allen on Thief River Falls Radio to talk about how California's car mandates are all pain and no gain.
August 25, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Xcel’s Electric Vehicle Scheme Will Give Wealthy Liberals More of Your Money
August 21, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Last weekend, the Minneapolis Star Tribune wrote an article about Xcel Energy’s plans to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by giving rebates of up to…
August 21, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Statewide View: California Car Mandates Not Right for Minnesota
August 20, 2020 by Isaac Orr
The following article originally appeared in the Duluth News Tribune. This week, the Center of the American Experiment crisscrossed the state of Minnesota to help educate residents about the Walz…
August 20, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Energy & Environment
Walz Delays Line 3 Again, Proving Modern “Environmentalism” Has Little To Do With The Environment
August 19, 2020 by Isaac Orr
Today, the Walz administration plans to file an appeal that will again delay the replacement of the aging Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline. This project would provide thousands of good…
August 19, 2020 by Isaac Orr