Hidden costs of vanishing local government aid
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The steady decline in state-local revenue sharing (known as LGA) has been well covered in the news since the State Legislature began scaling it back about a decade ago. Continue Reading
Organic bashers miss the point
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A recent Stanford University report shook up the foodie airwaves. Continue Reading
Minnesota court hamstrings foreclosure protection
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In response to the near collapse of the United States financial system, Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”). Continue Reading
Jobs for ex-offenders in down economy
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Minnesota has one of the nation’s lowest prison populations, with only 300 Continue Reading
No more skyways, especially at new stadium
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My last two posts discussed several Vikings-stadium-area development issues (here and here). I’ll wrap up this string of posts with another suggestion for the city: do not build skyways near the new stadium.
US Supreme Court in Knox vs SEIU: Democracy goes to… the highest bidder
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Now that fewer people are discussing the Supreme Court’s health care decision in public debates, I’d like to turn your attention to a much lesser covered case that signals just how tough a fight organized labor is facing.
A lesson for downtown Minneapolis: Strong architecture = strong cities
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In my last post, I wrote that the City of Minneapolis must actively encourage development around the future Vikings stadium site. Continue Reading
Diverse Twin Cities suburbs: Can they last?
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Across the country, suburbs, especially those of major metropolitan areas, are becoming more diverse. Continue Reading
Does decline in health spending growth rate suggest Minnesotans seeking less care, or care costing less?
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Minnesota’s health care spending growth rate has declined, according to a Minnesota Department of Heath report. Don’t get too excited. While this would indicate positive news, there are a number of potentially troubling reasons for the declining rate.
When discussing health care, is it ever OK to talk about “rationing”?
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Ever since the great health care debate began, accusations of rationing care have been levied at the Affordable Care Act. Continue Reading