1 Nov 1993

The Costs and Benefits of Closing Prairie Island

by and | Date: 1 Nov 1993 | posted in: Energy | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

On June 8, 1993, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the Minnesota legislature has the authority to authorize an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) at Prairie Island. The Court reasoned that since the facility might well become permanent the legislature has sole jurisdiction to make such an historic decision. It is important to note … Read More
1 Dec 1992

Making the Car Pay Its Way: The Case of Minneapolis Roads

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Most of us view the road system as a pay-as-you-go proposition. We believe that vehicle licenses, parking fees and gas taxes fully finance the construction and maintenance of our roads. The truth is that less than 50 percent of the nearly $90 million the city of Minneapolis spends on driving-related projects each year is covered by … Read More

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