by Jake Schwitzer | Jun 24, 2026
Executive Summary At the end of April, the federal government effectively halted the development of more than 250 onshore wind energy projects across the United States by failing to complete routine national security reviews. These projects, capable of producing 30...
by Jake Schwitzer | Jun 17, 2026
Introduction Affordability seems to be the topic on everyone’s mind in 2026. A majority of Minnesotans now say affordability should be the top priority for elected officials, and it’s easy to see why: the cost of basics, including housing, food, child care,...
by Jake Schwitzer | Jun 2, 2026
By Aaron Rosenthal, North Star Policy Action and Aaron Sojourner, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Policy Research Introduction Reporting on Operation Metro Surge (OMS) in Minnesota has focused on economic harm to several industries with large immigrant worker populations,...
by Jake Schwitzer | Apr 22, 2026
New labor market data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for February 2026 continue to tell a troubling story about the state of Minnesota’s economy. The numbers confirm what we documented for January: Operation Metro Surge left real,...
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