The incident On Saturday evening a gunman intent on killing President Trump and cabinet members was arrested by United States Secret Service (USSS) agents after he rushed a security checkpoint and shot an agent in Washington DC. The attempt marks the third...
Prior to 2022, if you had asked 1,000 random Minnesotans to name the ten most pressing issues facing the state, it is very unlikely that any of them would have listed “the state flag.” The campaign to change it was the preserve of cranks with little better to...
In a recent Post Bulletin reader Q&A, “Answer Man” responded to questions about why Rochester Public Schools graduates students who aren’t demonstrating proficiency in math and reading on state assessments. Several key details were left out of the...
Fox 9 reports, After ICE ‘overwhelmed’ federal courts, Chief Judge reflects on emotional toll The “emotional toll.” So you can forget about justice dispensed “without fear nor favor.” Judge Schiltz, nominally a George Bush appointee, was interviewed about the...
In November, the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence (MCFE) — one of the best policy organizations in the state — hosted its 99th Annual Meeting and Policy Forum. The last panel of the day was “Views from the Legislature” and featured Sen. Carla Nelson (R)...
With four weeks left in the legislative session, here is a quick look at where the big issues stand. Committee deadlines have come and gone so activity will now be centered on the respective floors of the House and Senate. So far there’s not a lot to write...
In February, the Tax Foundation’s Jared Walczak observed that not long ago, it was still possible to speak of a “typical” state income tax with a top rate of about six percent. “That is no longer the case,” he continued. “Today, far more states prioritize low,...
State and local taxes and spending Kare 11: A new tax on fraud? Minnesota lawmakers are discussing the ‘Take it Back Act’ to recover stolen money Star Tribune: Opinion | Small businesses are strained ― this tax change could help Y105.FM: Minnesota Tax...
There are many different measures used to determine how a student is doing academically — teacher observations, in-class assignments, quizzes and tests, report cards, benchmark exams, and standardized assessments, to name a few. But when those measures send...
The ed-reform conversation has been abuzz with talk about the Southern Surge, a thrilling run at the top of the educational achievement charts by states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. As my colleague Catrin Wigfall wrote,...