Endorsements
13 Supporting Our Troops: Dayton Proposes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Fund
Dayton Proposes State “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” Funding
Speaking this afternoon to the Hibbing VFW, DFL Gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton will propose a matching state grant program to communities throughout Minnesota to start or expand their “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” outreach to returning Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans. The meeting… Read more
8 Dayton to Other Candidates: “What’s Your Plan?”
Dayton to Other Candidates: “What’s Your Plan?“
DFL Gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton today challenged the other DFL, Republican, and Independence Party candidates for Governor to reveal their plans for eliminating the state’s projected $5.8 billion deficit for the next biennium.
“My opponents are all criticizing me for raising too much… Read more
2 Dayton Calls on Mn/DOT to End all Contracting with Allegedly Negligent Firm URS
Dayton Calls on Mn/DOT to End all Contracting with Allegedly Negligent Firm URS
St. Paul, MN: Mark Dayton today called on the Minnesota Department of Transportation to end all contracting with allegedly negligent firm URS. The private contracting giant has been the defendant in several closed and ongoing lawsuits alleging… Read more
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ISSUES
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.
I was Economic Development Commissioner for Minnesota’s great “Jobs” Governor, Rudy Perpich. I know how to help create jobs with good wages and benefits for Minnesotans in tough economic times.
The Best Public Schools, College, and Universities.
I promise to increase state funding for early childhood, K-12, and higher education, in real dollars, every year I am Governor. No exceptions. No excuses.
Quality, Affordable Health Care for ALL Minnesotans.
Today there is one health insurance employee for every two doctors in America! What a misallocation of resources! I favor a national single-payer health care system, because it puts health care dollars into taking care of people, not insurance company profits.
Progressive Taxes.
Read my lips, “Tax the rich.” Minnesota’s wealthiest citizens pay only two-thirds of their fair share of state and local taxes. That’s wrong. As Governor, I will raise taxes on the rich of Minnesota, NOT on the rest of Minnesota.
Marriage Equality.
I support full marriage equality with full benefits. All Minnesotans should have the right to legally marry the person they love.
A State Equal Rights Amendment.
It is long overdue. I support adding an Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. As Governor, I will do everything I can to help pass that amendment.
Senior Citizens.
Too many seniors’ lives are being destroyed by predatory prescription drug prices, costly supplemental health insurance, and unaffordable long-term care. As U.S. Senator, I donated my salary to help seniors buy cheaper prescription drugs in Canada. As Governor, my Lt. Governor will lead a similar effort here at home.
Green Energy.
“Green” technologies mean cleaner energy, a safer environment, and new jobs. As Governor, I will lead the way to that future, and develop incentives that will bring green energy industries to Minnesota.
Strong Environmental Protection.
I will transform the present Minnesota Pollution Cooperation Agency into a new Pollution Reduction Agency, by appointing a Commissioner and Board Members who will enforce environmental regulations and reduce pollution. All state environmental protection agencies and boards will again put people before polluters.
Profitable Agriculture.
Farmers deserve to make a fair profit in the marketplace. I will fight for state and federal policies that support parity prices, bio-fuels, and other value-added processes to keep family farmers in business.
21st Century Transportation.
As Governor, I will begin building the new and expanded highways and public transit systems upon which Minnesota’s social and economic vitality depend. By issuing Transportation Construction Bonds, backed by federal highway funds, we can greatly increase the number of projects statewide.