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An overwhelming majority of Minnesotans show a ''great deal of confidence'' in their police, and also strongly oppose defunding the Minneapolis Police Department, according to a new statewide poll done by the Center of the American Experiment.
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MPLS City Council votes to defund police,
hires private security
Despite violent crime on the rise in Minneapolis, the City Council is moving ahead with plans to defund the police. This decision has allegedly brought on threats to members of the council, so they have hired personal security guards costing taxpayers $4,500 per day.
Pediatricians call for school re-openings this fall
Teachers and parents have expressed concerns about continuing to keep children out of schools and now, pediatricians agree. All signs point to re-opening schools as new research shows that children are significantly less at risk than adults.
House Democrats propose billions in subsidies for wind, solar, and electric cars
Advocates claim wind and solar power are the cheapest electricity sources on the market, but the industries rely largely on subsidies from the government. By the time we realize wind and solar are not a good idea, electricity prices will skyrocket.
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Who will enforce statewide mask mandate?
Although COVID is slowing down in Minnesota, Gov. Walz is reportedly contemplating the implementation of a statewide mask mandate, but who does he think will enforce it? The answer: the same cops that many DFLers are calling to defund.
SCOUTS decision paves way for expanding MN educational freedom
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that student-aid programs could not be struck down for including religious school options citing the first amendment. This is a big win for education choice in Minnesota!
Research suggests charter schools don''t harm public schools
School choice opposers will argue that charter schools negatively impact public schools. They say any gains to charter schools is at the expense of students left behind. Years of research suggests otherwise, and those who still oppose school choice, the burden of proof holds true.
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"The more things change, the more they remain the same at the Minnesota Department of Vehicle Services. Once again the DMV has failed to provide one of the most basic services Minnesotans rely on state government for in a timely manner. As a result, thousands of residents who've paid for their license tab renewal stickers have been left hanging. "
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An overwhelming majority of Minnesotans have confidence in their local police departments and oppose plans to defund and disband the Minneapolis police department, according to a new statewide Center of the American Experiment poll.
John Hinderaker, President of Center of the American Experiment, commented,
"To politicians everywhere who are pushing to defund the police, my advice is to stop and read the room. Minnesotans are not with you, and it will have consequences for the city of Minneapolis."
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Policy Fellow Catrin Wigfall released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's opinion in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue:
"For years, Minnesota's Democratic legislators have been fighting against Opportunity Scholarships that would provide school choice for students stuck in failing public schools. One of their arguments has been that the state of Minnesota, through its Blaine Amendment, can discriminate against families who choose religious private education. The Supreme Court's decision invalidates that argument, and gives hope to low-income and minority students who need better educational options to succeed."
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Economy & Jobs
- Minnesota's COVID model forecasted 3,400 in ICU on June 29th: There were 140
- Target raised its minimum wage because it can afford to; small businesses cannot
- Children are half as likely as adults to be infected by the coronavirus
- Minnesota's Covid-19 model has been a total failure
- Temporary ban on foreign workers might hurt the economy more than help
- American Experiment continues to fight for workplace freedom
Energy & Environment
- Michael Shellenberger: on behalf of environmentalists, I apologize for the climate scare
- Bureau of Land Management will prepare impact statement for twin metals project
- Dislike wind and solar? Support advanced nuclear power!
- Families with Xcel energy pay more for their electricity
Local Government
- Shutdown leads to staff cuts, higher property taxes for local governments
- Duluth students petition to get police out of schools
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- Requiring officers to live in community they serve does nothing to improve performance, community relations
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Governor Kristi Noem stood up for South Dakotans when she rejected shutting down the state due to COVID-19. Now South Dakota''s economy is bouncing back and COVID is on the decline. ??
Tune in for what it takes to be a true leader, like Kristi ??
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1st Tuesday Conservatives
The 1st Tuesday Conservatives host an online Zoom event every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm called Tuesdays Online. These events range in length from 30 to 90 minutes. The purpose is to inform and educate conservatives on state and national issues and to encourage their activism.
This is your chance to interact with some amazing thinkers. For login information send your email to 1stTuesdayConservatives@gmail.com
Upcoming events include:
July 7 - Climate Change and Minnesota's Green New Deal
Matt Schlapp, Chairman The American Conservative Union / CPAC
Issac Orr, Policy Fellow at The Center of the American Experiment
July 14 - Free Speech is Changing around the World and in America
Andrew Cooper, President, and founder of Liberty Works / CPAC Australia
July 21 - What is Socialism and why do we need to fight like our lives depended on it?
Daniel Di Martino - Conservative Speaker, Commentator, Writer and Venezuelan Freedom Activist.
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