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.”