A recent report by the Small Business Administration found that small businesses continue to bear a disproportionate share of the regulatory burden in our country. This simple conclusion underscores the importance of having quality individuals represent us in Washington and St. Paul.

We are very fortunate to have candidates like Randy Demmer and Rich Murray stepping up to help promote job growth. As business owners themselves, they understand that government cannot regulate its way to prosperity. Without a favorable business climate in Minnesota, we will continue to lose jobs to our neighbors.

Randy and Rich know that job growth is not accomplished through luck, but through smart planning and staying competitive. Both of these individuals are perfectly suited to help stimulate our local economy and to increase the quality of jobs, raising everyone’s standard of living. Vote for Randy Demmer for Congress and Rich Murray for state representative on Nov. 2. This will be a vote for our future.

Brad Arends

Albert Lea