Emmer Budget Plan, Part 3: Government Reform

Tom Emmer today released his third and final budget plan outlining spending priorities for state government.

“Times are tough for most Minnesotans. People are afraid for their jobs and worry about whether their kids will enjoy the same standard of living they have had themselves,” Emmer said. “We need a fundamentally new direction for state government in order to meet these new challenges and revitalize our state.”

Emmer Budget Plan, Part 2: Tom Emmer’s Promise to Minnesota’s Children

Tom Emmer today released the second part of his budget plan at a candidate forum sponsored by the Association of Metropolitan School Districts.

“Next to creating new jobs in the current tough economy, our highest priority as a state must be educating our kids well,” said the Republican nominee for governor. “In tough times, I believe we must prioritize state government spending for the most important public services: I believe our children’s education is fundamental to our future success. As governor, I will protect classroom funding.”

Tom Emmer: Job Creation Agenda

Today, an expansive and expensive state government has crippled our business environment and we are losing our greatest resource – our people. Continued economic success has been hampered by the high costs, regulatory impediments, and indifference of state government.

Emmer Budget Plan, Part 1: Jobs-Creation Agenda to Put Minnesotans Back to Work

Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for governor, today announced the first part of his state budget plan: his agenda for creating jobs and revitalizing Minnesota’s economy.

“On this holiday dedicated to working people, too many Minnesotans are out of work. On this Labor Day, too many Minnesotans are fearful about their jobs,” said Emmer. “We need policies which will make Minnesota once again a place where jobs flourish and where business people want to make investments for future growth.”

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs – Emmer Message

Yesterday we kicked off the next phase of the Freedom and Prosperity Project. We are talking with different businesses around the state about the most important issue in this election: jobs.

EmmerTruth: Early Enrollment Windfall Debunked

When our opponents or the media get something wrong, we set them right. EmmerTruth.com will hold all candidates and the media accountable for their votes, TV ads, campaign emails, stories, and blog posts.

Tom Emmer on Medicaid Early Enrollment

In effect, under the current federal reimbursement formula, Minnesota has become a “donor” to other states who are reimbursed for volume instead of quality and low cost. If Minnesota enrolls early, current federal reimbursement rules would continue to apply

Emmer wants to reform, not eliminate, Local Government Aid

Tom Emmer is the author of the Minnesota Fair Plan, a bill that would institute a new program to replace (not eliminate) the current system of LGA. The Bill was HF 339 of the 86th Legislative Session of the Minnesota Legislature

Our Economy, Parades, and Yard Signs

The 2010 election is about much greater issues than what will be cut out of the budget. What this election should be about is changing the culture of St Paul so that government begins to work once more for Minnesotans, not just the lobbyists, legislators, and public employees

A Memorial Day Message from Tom Emmer

Since the Civil War Americans have set aside a day to honor our military men and women and their families, and in particular those who have fallen in battle. This tradition evolved into what we now celebrate as Memorial Day.

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