Paul Thissen: Innovation in Action

Gubernatorial candidates stress post-secondary education at forum

by Tim Pugmire, Minnesota Public Radio
October 28, 2009

St. Paul, Minn. — At least a third of the candidates running for governor say they want to make sure post-secondary education is affordable and accessible.

Four DFLers and two Republicans made pledges Wednesday during a gubernatorial forum at Anoka Technical College. Republican state Rep. Marty Seifert of Marshall said his top priority as governor would be providing jobs for college graduates.

… DFL Rep. Paul Thissen of Minneapolis criticized Representative Marty Seifert and other GOP candidates for their repeated claims that Minnesota has a bad business climate.

“It’s a great place to start of business, and these myths that Rep. Seifert and others throw around saying everybody’s flocking away from Minnesota because of one single thing, is terrible for this state,” Thissen said. “We don’t need a governor who’s going to continue down that path.”

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