This piece was originally published by Independent Women’s Forum on April 12, 2024. See the original here: https://www.iwf.org/2024/04/12/renewables-developers-win-big-discount-on-public-lands/In June 2023, I covered a Department of the Interior (DOI) rule that...
A couple of weeks ago, KSTP reported: …Although abortion remains a top issue to many voters the economy is the most important issue influencing voters in 2024. According to our new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, 28% of “likely voters” cited the economy as the most...
This year, the biggest coalition in Minnesota’s history came together to support housing — specifically, zoning and land use — reform bills introduced in the legislature. Among other things, the bills (which I wrote about here), would have Required cities and...
Trooper Londregan appeared before Judge Tamera Garcia in Hennepin County District Court this morning, for the first of at least two omnibus hearings designed to allow the parties to make motions to the court on a broad range of issues. Trooper Londregan was...
If something appears too good to be true, it probably is, particularly if the something has anything to do with green energy. That’s turned out to be the case for the city of Winona, along with more than 700 municipalities, counties, school districts and others...
With a jury in place, opening statements began this morning in the trial of seven (7) defendants in the first Feeding Our Future trial. The seven were associated with a now-defunct Shakopee restaurant, Empire Cuisine and Market. Court got underway this morning...
Minneapolis city council is applying some insights from Econ 101. Associated Press reports: Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously Thursday to impose a minimum retail price of...
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the U.S. EPA issued a slate of rules further regulating the U.S. power sector. Chief among them was the finalized rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal and new natural gas, commonly referred to as the Clean Power Plan...
With the May 20th adjournment date in sight, it looked like the 2024 legislative session was going to end on time, on budget and with very little drama. But this is Minnesota, so instead we have news of a DFL state senator traveling 217 miles to burglarize the...
Regulation Alexandria Echo Press: Minn. Senate approves key legislation to ease regulatory burdens Duluth News Tribune: Point: Attracted by the flexibility, workers dig the gig economy Duluth News Tribune: Counterpoint: Gig work doesn’t have to be a race...