Spending & Taxes
2026 legislative session ends as expected
In the very first Capitol Watch email of 2026, we wrote: “If you want to know what Democrats and Republicans believe will be their best issues for the November election, look no further than the beginning of the 2026 legislative session. Democrats…
Great Nations Aren’t Destroyed by Enemies.…
Imagine your family spent more this year than you earned. It wouldn't be comfortable, but…
Would a gas tax “holiday” help Minnesotans?
In February, gas prices in the Twin Cities hit their lowest level since May 2021. In April, as…
House DFL takes victory lap for finally passing…
“More than a year after passing the bill the first time, the Minnesota Senate has repassed the…
Another prosecution for SNAP fraud
From Fox News, Million-dollar SNAP food stamp fraud scheme in Walz’s backyard sparks outrage: ‘Cruel…
Minnesota joins wealth tax push—despite their risks
Across the United States, people are fleeing “Blue States” with their high taxes, spending, and regulatory burdens, for “Red States” which offer greater economic freedom. Rather than heed this lesson, several “Blue States” — and some which are only…
It all comes down to the last week
With just seven days left in the 2026 session and no global agreement on budget targets, the House…
The convenience of fraud
You are not going to believe this one. Last Tuesday, March 5, the office of state Attorney General…
Fraud, interrupted
From a press release issued by the office of the state attorney general, Attorney General Ellison…
“Free college” program is squeezing higher education…
Last week, I mentioned how, in his final State of the State speech, Gov. Walz touted as achievements…
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