A quick check of vanity license plates registered in Minnesota reveals that “INEPT” is still available for Gov. Mark Dayton’s official vehicle in recognition of his administration’s role in causing…
Supporters of the Enbridge 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota paid a visit to Gov. Mark Dayton’s office at the State Capitol. They dropped off a petition with more than 1,200…
Did you know Governor Mark Dayton has declared today "Paul Simon Day?" Dayton continues to issue silly proclamations while your tax dollars are Slip Slidin' Away
Hoyt Lakes Mayor Mark Skelton wrote powerful letter to the editor that published in the Strib today. In it, he argues that the PolyMet copper-nickel-precious metals mine would be the Super…
A new report says that Super Bowl LII boosted Minnesota's economy by $400. But what did it cost the state to get that boost?
Conservatives often complain about surprises uncovered in the fine print of legislation that gets slipped into bills late in the process. “We have to pass the bill so that you…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
All too often, the policy debates of today are simply refights of the battles of yesteryear. Because of this, old arguments often retain a modern relevance. Milton Friedman was an…
The pension bill, which Gov. Mark Dayton supports, is expected to become law though some lawmakers are stunned at the growing expense. Pensions are supposed to be covered by employer…
Gov. Dayton's veto of the tax bill means no tax conformity for Minnesota. This will lead to chaos next tax season as ordinary Minnesotans fill out more forms to pay…
When Governor mark Dayton vetoed the tax bill last week, one of the reasons he gave was that “This bill is cake to the rich and big corporations and crumbs…
Most of the focus on potential gubernatorial vetoes concerns the tax and spending bills just sent to Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk. Yet another measure before the governor also faces a…
This op-ed appeared May 21, 2018 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. There’s an old saying where I’m from: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. The…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
It is outrageous that a governor would subject children to his political temper tantrum. Citizens must object to this injection of partisan politics in our K-12 taxpayer supported schools. Dayton…
In its new report, the Economic Policy Institute argues that "Wisconsin’s determined efforts to weaken unions have contributed to the state’s poor wage growth". But data from the Bureau of Labor…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
In its new report, the Economic Policy Institute claims that Minnesota's performance in labor force participation rates since Gov. Dayton took office vindicates Big Government policies. It can only say…
Despite what the Economic Policy Institute might claim, the data show that since Governors Dayton and Walker took office, Minnesota's economic growth has lagged Wisconsin's.
After nearly eight years in office, Gov. Dayton still doesn’t get it. He’s threatening to veto a bill that’s sailing through the legislature with bipartisan support to scrap an unenforceable,…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The Dayton administration continues its relentless demand for Minnesota to adopt universal Pre-K for all four-year-old’s. There is no danger the legislature will pass universal pre-K this session but GOP…
The House tax bill, passed last night, is an improvement on the Governor's tax hike. But for all the talk of tax cuts, this is really only proposing to keep…
The majority of the consequences of any act are unintended. When appraising a policy, we must look at the unintended consequences, not just the intended ones.