At the beginning of his prepared remarks about the budget surplus this week, Gov. Tim Walz referenced a story in the press about past Minnesota governors putting together economic councils,…
Quite recently the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) released a report showing the number of job vacancies and unemployment in Minnesota. According to the report, as of…
Benjamin Franklin’s observation that “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes” may need to be updated to include another universal certainty — the Department of Vehicle Services.…
Since the beginning of the pandemic through Sept. 11, state governments have paid out $836 billion in unemployment payments. Minnesota has so far paid out $14.7 billion, with a huge…
Two Macalester College economists took to the pages of MinnPost to discuss the Walz administration’s decision to impose deeply unpopular California car mandates on Minnesota drivers. The professors said that…
On August 20, Minnpost reported, The Minneapolis Planning Commission this week supported a proposed ordinance that would further regulate the types of materials developers of residential and commercial buildings put…
Economic development Minn Post: In the new economy, lifelong learning is mandatory WCCO: Enbridge Ready To Resume Line 3 Construction In June Stillwater Gazette: Writer misguided about Line 3 pipeline…
During the pandemic last year, Minnesota schools racked up quite a losing streak at the polls, a trend that appears to be continuing so far in 2021.
A cabal of progressives wants to rewrite how students learn about their American heritage.
State and local taxes and spending The Center Square: Minnesota Gov. Walz revises budget, drops some proposed tax hikes Star Tribune: Gov. Tim Walz scales back proposed tax increases, boosts…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
There is nothing racist about seeking a superior education.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Gov. Walz' budget would increase taxes and fees for pretty much everybody.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Don't be fooled by the Minnesota 'Conservative' Energy Forum.
Government Covid-19 shutdowns and unemployment payments which are increased and extended for an indefinite period will keep unemployment at elevated levels.
The Biden Administration’s selection of Tom Vilsak for Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D) of New Mexico as Secretary of the Interior bode poorly for the proposed…
While Governor Walz and Keith Ellison are busy shutting down businesses who want to try and make a living, no such scrutiny appears to be forthcoming for eight DFL legislators…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Better give yourself extra time if you plan on going to grandmother’s house in Minneapolis for Thanksgiving this year. A new 20 mile per hour speed limit has taken effect…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The role of mining is looming large in the run-up to the Presidential election next week. This is especially true in Minnesota, which was the 4th largest mining economy in…
Candidate Biden hasn't told Minnesotans if he'll allow copper-nickel mining in Minnesota, but Betty McCollum's staff suggests he won't.