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September 10, 2018
The 'Green Revolution' and
its Impact in Southern Minnesota
Wind energy is a renewable resource
with lucrative possibilities for Southern Minnesota. However, a study from
the North Star Policy Institute shows that when wind farm developers don’t
hire local workers, the community loses an estimated $30 to $40 million in
economic benefits across seven major wind farm projects. Local workers will
typically spend 95% of their income in the region where they live, whereas
non-local workers typically take most of their earnings back home.
Wisconsin Grows Poorer,
More Unequal Relative to Minnesota
Minnesota’s median income grew
faster than the national average over the past decade. While Minnesota income
inequality has increased, it has increased less rapidly than the national
average. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, median income growth fell short of the U.S.
growth rate and income inequality increased at a faster pace. The divergent
trends in the two states coincide with divergent policy directions.
VIDEO: Reject Brett
Kavanaugh Today
As Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination
hearings get underway, working people are demanding a Supreme Court justice
committed to upholding the rights of working families. Unfortunately,
Kavanaugh has a long track record of ruling against working people and in
favor of greedy corporations.
Economy Gains 201,000 Jobs
in August; Unemployment Unchanged at 3.9%
The U.S. economy gained 201,000
jobs in August, and unemployment was unchanged at 3.9%, according to figures
released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage growth of
2.9% is tepid for this level of unemployment, and with core inflation just at
2%, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee should continue to pause its
plan to raise interest rates.
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