Pennsylvania is the beneficiary of staggeringly large investments in new data centers and energy. Minnesota, not so much. From the Associated Press (AP): Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick team up…
The latest Thinking Minnesota Poll shows widespread support for the changes mandated for Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump…
As far as I can tell from my deep dive into the illegal immigration issue here in Minnesota, the Feds really are concentrating their efforts on the worst cases. Illegal…
In a July 10 Minnesota Star Tribune opinion piece, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN5) scolded fellow members of her state delegation who voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed into law on July 4, 2025. With it came sharp rollbacks of some Inflation Reduction Act tax credits but not others. There have…
For months anti-ICE rhetoric has been spewed by prominent politicians on the left. The rhetoric is now turning into violence against our federal agents and responding officers.
While the rest of America celebrated Independence Day, the national teachers’ union conducted a day of business during its annual four-day Representative Assembly. This year, the meeting was held in…
Economic growth Kanabec County Times: Healthcare sector experiencing significant growth The Ely Echo: Ely Echo Editorial: Keep an eye on the numbers, Ely’s tourism economy far from booming Star Tribune:…
In the 82nd episode of the American Experiment Podcast, Grace and Kathryn sit down to cover the news of the day before the 4th of July holiday! First, is patriotism…
Prioritizing reliability and affordability over arbitrary climate mandates. In March 2025, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addressed CERAWeek, an annual energy conference: Wind and solar, the darlings of the…
Since President Trump began his second term back in January, the state’s Attorney General seems obsessed with stopping his agenda, and little else. Since the start of Trump’s new term…
Have no fear — the situation is being monitored! Grace and Kathryn sit down to break down the latest news out of Minnesota, as Governor Walz joins the chorus of…
A major announcement for New York State, the U.K. Guardian reports: Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build a nuclear-power plant in New York, the first major new US plant…
Trade Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota exports down 6% from this time last year WJON: Minnesota Exports Decline Amid Tariff Uncertainty Business North: Minnesota exports declined 6% to $6.3Billion in first quarter…
Three weeks past the deadline, Minnesota’s legislators finally passed a budget for the 2026-2027 biennium. Under this budget, the state government will spend $66.0 billion in the 2026-2027 biennium, down…
State and local taxes and spending Alexandria Echo Press: Minnesota lawmakers approach June without a budget or bonding bill done Fox 9: Beer shortages, dirty parks: What happens without a…
The One Big Beautiful Bill (HR1, aka OBBB), passed by the GOP-controlled U.S. House on May 22, 2025, significantly alters federal healthcare funding, impacting Minnesota’s health care system. This omnibus…
Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release entitled “DHS Exposes Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law.” As Center of the American Experiment reported here, the…
Regulation Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota among the leaders as rideshare drivers seek more pay despite industry pushback Minnesota Reformer: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mostly benefits Minnesota’s wealthiest KTTC: Minnesota leaders shine light…
Today, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) published: a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws…
As of this Thursday, Minnesotans are free from California’s onerous electric vehicle mandate. The Senate on Thursday voted 51-44 to overturn the Biden administration’s approval of California’s Clean Air Act…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz unveiled a budget agreement in the capitol reception room, as Democratic representatives and senators protested noisily outside, chanting and pounding on the doors. The uproar stemmed…
A flurry of budget agreements was announced by legislative leaders and Governor Walz yesterday. Among them was the announcement that the state has decided to close the men’s prison facility at…
German Adriano Llangari Inga, an illegal Ecuadorian immigrant, has been arrested and is being held in the Hennepin County jail. Llangari Inga is accused of drunk driving/criminal vehicular homicide arising…