Tim Walz vs. Kim Reynolds, bright future edition

I'm old enough to remember when Minnesota was a prosperous state that people actually moved into. I hate admitting it but that's when I was in high school, which is almost 50 years ago. In 2023, Minnesota's economy isn't focused on innovation, prosperity or productivity. Fifty years ago, the major employers were 3M, Cargill and Control Data. Today, the 3 biggest employers are (not necessarily in order) the state government, federal government and local government.

3M moved its production to Texas. Control Data is ancient history and Cargill has moved substantial parts of their operation out-of-state. Mayo Clinic opened a major campus in Arizona, too. I attribute Minnesota's decline to the DFL's socialist policies. Check out Tim Walz's budget. For instance, the executive summary for Walz's budget says that his budget "Invest[s] in Minnesota's Economic Future." The executive summary says "Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan are investing in Minnesota’s economic future by recruiting and retaining workers, empowering employers to grow their businesses, and making sure Minnesota is creating the jobs of the future right here at home."

That's a steaming pile of BS. People (and especially capital) are leaving Minnesota more than it's moving into Minnesota. Check this out:

One Minnesota Budget invests in everything from agriculture to workforce training to clean energy jobs to make sure Minnesota continues to be competitive in a global economy. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor’s plan will ensure that Minnesota is a destination to live, work, and raise a family.
First, transitioning to clean energy jobs won't "make sure Minnesota continues to be competitive in a global economy." Any economy based on clean energy jobs won't produce prosperity.

Let's compare that with Iowa's budget blueprint. The twin cornerstones of Iowa's economy are Kim Reynolds' flat tax and Gov. Reynolds' school choice reform bill. Five years from now, it's difficult to picture Minnesota being in better position than Iowa. Minnesota's taxes are far too high and their education system was built with the 1980s in mind. 

Predictably, the critics of choice are making their voices heard:

Iowa has a governor who is looking to the future. Meanwhile, Minnesota's governor is fine with the status quo that worked 50 years ago.

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