A mask mandate is likely to be widely ignored, partially enforced, and dramatically increase civilian/police interactions for minor offences just when we don't need them.
The state's much vaunted Covid-19 model has failed and we have every reason to junk it and many of the measures it has justified. This includes Gov. Walz’ emergency powers.
Liberal politicians in Minnesota often use climate change as the justification for doing virtually anything they want. Governor Walz has delayed the replacement of an aging oil pipeline, attempted to…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The city of Mankato provides a snapshot of the economic reality many local governments statewide can expect to confront over the next few years–and it isn’t pretty. The projected deficits…
If current trends hold and Covid-19 ICU usage is in the region of 250-300 on July 13th when the model forecasts 3,700, we will have every reason to junk it…
Research shows that students who graduate during a recession suffer a range of negative effects on income and health and that these effects linger for a very long time.
Minnesota is one of 21 states whose minimum wage rate is higher than the federal rate. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are on track to hike it to $15 an hour.…
Last week the Minneapolis Star-Tribune ran an article entitled “Xcel Proposes $3B in Renewable Projects to Bolster Economy Dogged by Pandemic.” In the article, the author discusses Xcel’s plan to…
Research shows that 'Ban the box' laws increase callback rates for people with criminal records at the cost of reducing the likelihood that employers call back or hire young black…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
The newly-completed transmission line bringing hydroelectric power from Canada would supply more renewable energy than all of Minnesota's solar facilities, combined. But none of this power will count as "renewable"…
With the Minnesota Legislature’s special session set to adjourn tomorrow, Friday, efforts to make meaningful progress on reform proposals continue. But one proposal—Equity and Opportunity Scholarships—aimed at addressing and eliminating…
At the end of May, my friend Todd Myers, of the Washington Policy Center, wrote an excellent piece for The Wall Street Journal detailing how Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s response to…
The mob mentality that Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter allowed to terrorize the Twin Cities for several days following the death of…
In his latest executive order, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continued what amounts to an effective ban on full participation in most youth sports this summer. Parsing what’s permitted and not…
The state's own data shows that there is no case for Gov. Walz continuing to rule by decree.
Last week we discussed why the Minnesota “Conservative” Energy Forum’s (MNCEF) claim that wind and solar are “cleaner and cheaper” than traditional energy resources like coal, natural gas, and nuclear…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
It is clear that the state authorities could have protected the Columbus statue if they had chosen to. Instead, they chose not to. Afterwards, Commissioner Harrington flatly lied to the…
Gov. Walz tells us that he needs to keep his emergency powers to protect us from Covid-19. How, then, is he managing to produce outcomes so much worse than in…
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a major focal point for liberal environmentalist groups and politicians who want to turn Minnesota into a Cold California by mandating California car regulations in…
Minnesota needs qualified ICU nurses to help fight Covid-19. Membership of the national Nurse Licensure Compact would make that easier.
While Minnesota’s bar and restaurant restrictions continue, Wisconsin has been open for weeks. Minnesotans have had enough and are crossing the border to get a taste of pre-COVID-19 life.…