Rice County Republicans

Mike Parry is the Republican candidate for District 26 State Senator.

The citizen’s of District 26 need someone who understands how to make the tough decisions to balance a budget and close a check book when there are no extra funds available.  Our businesses are the life blood of this State and Nation.  We need to do what it takes to keep them prosperous and employing our citizens at a good wage.  It’s hard to do that when you’re the third highest-taxed state in business and corporate taxes!  That’s one of the reasons you’re seeing Minnesota businesses moving to other cities and overseas.  This needs to be stopped!  We need to get back the companies and jobs we’ve lost over the last 10 years and keep the companies and jobs we currently have.  We need a favorable business climate in this State!

Two things go hand in hand, Jobs and Education.  Without jobs, there won’t be great education and without education, there are no places for Minnesotans to have good paying jobs.  That’s why education will be another strong focus for Mike Parry when elected.

We no longer have a choice but to live within our means and Government should be no different.  You can’t spend more than you take in, period!  Our government needs to understand that before it starts a new program, or decides on a mandate, it needs to know if it can be funded and sustainable.  You just can’t shove it down the citizen’s throat!

It’s time for a ‘Get ‘em back’ campaign.  Let’s get manufacturing back to our State.  Let’s get jobs back to our State.  Let’s ‘Get ‘em (the legislature) back’ to a balanced common sense budget.  Time to put an end to an “open check book mentality.”

Being raised on a farm, Mike learned a strong work ethic and knows what it takes to get a job done right….the first time.  Trust, Experience, Dedication, Responsibility and Accountability is what we all want in St Paul.

To schedule an appointment through his Campaign Manager, call Michelle Pederson at 507-382-8448or email michellepederson@hotmail.com

MIKE PARRY FOR STATE SENATE COMMITTEE
MATT JOHANSEN, TREASURER
804 9TH AVENUE SE
WASECA, MN 56093

Press Release from the Bill Paulsen for Senate Campaign

On Wednesday, July 22, Bill Paulsen formally announced he is seeking the endorsement of the Republican Party for Minnesota State Senate District 25, encompassing northern Rice County, southern Scott County, Le Sueur County and eastern Sibley County.

Mr. Paulsen believes that it is the people of Minnesota who drive economic prosperity. He understands that the people of Senate District 25 work hard to start new businesses that create jobs and put in long hours to achieve a bright future for themselves and their children. “To help the people of Minnesota achieve their goals, much work needs to be done in the Legislature. Minnesota faces a $6-$7 billion structural budget deficit for the next biennium, a weak job market, and dwindling tax revenues. I will work to advance responsible leadership for Minnesota’s future, rather than reckless spending and special interest politics,” said Mr. Paulsen.

Mr. Paulsen has been a resident of Minnesota for eight years, working as an engineer in the electronics industry. He currently resides in Lonsdale, in Rice County. He earned a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2006. From his experience in the technology world he understands that education is critical for our young citizens.

Mr. Paulsen recognizes that Minnesota must position itself and its citizens to compete in a global economy. This includes ensuring that parents can provide a quality education to their children. “Our children need the skills to compete in the competitive marketplace. I will support parents in choosing the education that best fits their kids. This includes upholding the constitutional mandate requiring that the Legislature in Minnesota provide for public schools while protecting alternative forms of education including charter and homeschooling.”

Budget reform is also a priority for Paulsen who noted that the Legislature adjourned without balancing the budget and even passed spending bills that exceeded expected revenue. “The state of Minnesota must live within its means just like every family in Senate District 25 must do,” said Paulsen.

Paulsen continued, “I look forward in the coming months to meeting and listening to the people of Senate District 25. The people are what make our communities great places to live in and I wish to represent them to help them realize their dreams.”

To learn more about Bill Paulsen and his campaign for the Minnesota Senate, including finding out about upcoming events where you can meet him, visit www.billpaulsenforsenate.org. His campaign can also be found on Facebook under the Bill Paulsen for Minnesota Senate group.

For more information about this press release, please contact the Bill Paulsen for Senate Campaign at (507) 412-8400 or by email at bill.paulsen.for.senate@gmail.com.

Al DeKruif

Elysian resident Al DeKruif has announced he’ll seek an endorsement from the Republican Party for the 25th Minnesota State Senate seat. Senate District 25 includes all of LeSueur County and parts of Rice, Sibley and Scott counties.

That seat is currently held by Northfielder Kevin Dahle.

A business owner and community leader, DeKruif says he’ll bring practical, business experience to the senate. “We need business people in St. Paul who know how to balance a check book and a budget,” he said.

“We are currently the third highest-taxed state in business and corporate taxes,” he said. “We must allow our Minnesota businesses to grow and prosper so they can provide more jobs here. Our state government has to strive to be smaller, more effective and efficient and exist within its means, like we residents have to within our own households.”

DeKruif plans considerable focus on education. “Our children need to be challenged while studying real-world solutions that our businesses are encountering,” he said. “When I attended school, we said prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance every day,” he added.

DeKruif and his wife of 32 years, Carol, have two adult children and one grandchild.

“I wonder what the world will be like in 20 years when my grandson enters the job market,” DeKruif said. “I feel obligated to run for Senate so our children and grandchildren can enjoy the freedoms our nation’s founders intended for them.”

DeKruif was born and raised on a farm in southern Minnesota, where he says he learned a strong work ethic and Christian values. He studied ag business management at the University of Minnesota-Waseca.

DeKruif’s 30-year-old business, DeKruif Enterprises, began with a focus in home and commercial construction and moved into working in the field of heavy hauling consultation. He and Carol have owned and operated Sakatah Trail Resort in LeSueur County for the past 14 years.