One of my favorite replies to my last article about the Northern Lights Express was “Have you ever been to Europe?” Well, yes, actually, I lived there for the first…
We have long noted Minnesota’s relatively poor record in nurturing new businesses. Our last report on the state of Minnesota’s economy found that: …in 2020, New and Young Businesses —…
In June this year, American Experiment released a report showing that excessive regulations are to blame for the high cost of licensed center-based care. Specifically, we noted that strict child-staff…
Recently, I asked ‘What do states without an income tax do?‘ Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute asks a similar question about the states without an income tax: “How do…
Last week the White House released separate facts sheets for each state to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will lower health care costs and improve health coverage in…
We at American Experiment have long advocated for cutting Minnesota’s state income taxes. But what about eliminating them entirely? This weekend, Lori Sturdevant wrote for the Star Tribune that ‘Abolishing…
“I’m sticking it out so that I can get a better pension,” is what I’m often told by burnt out teachers who are still several years away from retirement. Unfortunately,…
Earlier this year, St. Paul activists started a coalition to bring free preschool to St. Paul. The coalition, which is named SPARK — St. Paul All Ready for Kindergarten —…
The pandemic may be long gone, but the government vaccine mandate for members of the military remains in effect just the same. The federal government’s purge of employees who do…
The political backlash since Biden’s Department of Education released new and restrictive rules for a federal charter school grant program in March is not letting up. Parents, educators, education advocacy…
A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures, plant maintenance, and a shortage of reliable power plant capacity on the electric grid could lead to a strain on the electricity system this…
A coalition of leaders in St. Paul wants the city to provide free Pre-K by raising the property tax. The St. Paul Ready for Kindergarten (SPARK) is asking individuals to…
The legislative session started today. Among some of the things legislators will be looking at is how to spend the state’s $7.7 billion surplus. Governor Walz has already provided his…
I know who Neil Young is, but I had to Google Joe Rogan this last week or so to find out who he is. The BBC reports: Neil Young’s music…
It is well-understood that high energy prices make it harder for businesses to stay competitive. In Michigan, lawmakers are trying to put a taxpayer-funded band-aid on their economy by giving…
For students in school today, September 11, 2001 is history. But the day that forever changed America is not included in Minnesota’s K-12 social studies standards. It used to be…
The following article was written by Emmet Penney and it appeared in The Kernal: In April, the Department of Energy announced the availability of $8.25 billion in loans for electrical transmission projects.…
As parents and school leadership butt heads over school mask mandates, “some physicians and scientists have recently claimed that the best evidence shows that masks are not an effective measure…
Homeschool enrollment increased nationwide last fall as families pursued alternative learning environments to their neighborhood public school. (In Minnesota, homeschool enrollment increased by over 10,000 students compared to fall 2019,…
The cyberattack that closed the Colonial Pipeline focused new attention on the all-important role pipelines, and the fossil fuels they transport, play in our lives. The Colonial pipeline delivers 45…
The closure of the Colonial Pipeline, a major pipeline that delivers 45 percent of the fuel consumed on the East Coast, due to a cyberattack has brought a new focus…
The Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee has approved an education bill that prioritizes students over systems. Ask Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers to support giving more Minnesota students an…
Education Savings Accounts benefit students who need the most help.
This week, it was announced that US News had ranked Minnesota the 2nd best state in America. State policymakers were quick to crow. Gov. Walz put out this press release:…