Long-time readers of this Freedom Foundation of Minnesota (FFM) missive will recall our first report issued over 10 years ago examined the abject failure and absurd reality of Minnesota cities selling liquor today. A hold-over from the Prohibition Era, the 179 Minnesota communities that own and operate on-and off-sale liquor stores do so purportedly “to promote moderation and control in the …
Archives for November 2021
From Expansion to Disbanding Altogether – Northstar’s Bumpy Ride
Shot: “Now the pandemic has shifted the conversation from Northstar’s possible expansion to its disbanding altogether. The public subsidy in 2020, the most recent figure available, was $97.34 per ride. Chaser: Met Council rewards employees with $500 bonus for “exemplary work.” …
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They Threatened 10,000 NYPD Officers Quitting the Force… So far, 34
“After threats that 10,000 NYPD officers could quit the force over the NYC vaccine mandate, the actual number going on unpaid leave today (Nov. 1, 2021) was 34.” Perspective: those 34 non-compliant officers account for fewer than 0.15 percent of NYPD employees. From the Washington Post: The heads of the five major unions representing members of the New York City Police Department …
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