Require federal electronic verification for state employment
WHEREAS the federal Department of Homeland Security created an electronic employment verification system called E-Verify to assist employers in electronically verifying the employment eligibility of newly hired employees; and
WHEREAS
E-Verify includes a new photo screening tool which allows an employer to check the photo of a newly hired employee against certain immigration related photo databases; and
WHEREAS, although E-Verify may not be a perfect system, it represents the best
technology currently available
NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that all newly hired executive branch employees are legally eligible to work, including:
Requiring all of state government to use E-Verify.
Conduct annual random audits of appointing
authorities in the executive branch to ensure compliance with this Order.
Ensure that state contracts in excess of $50,000 are given only to vendors which are in compliance with federal employment verification laws.
Source: Executive Order 08-01, "Requiring Use of E-Verify"
Jan 7, 2008
Over $2M for National Guard and numerous military programs
Enacted historic funding for members of the military service, including:
100% tuition reimbursement for members of the National Guard
Substantial bonuses for re-enlistees
Special fund to assist military families through "Support our Troops"
license plates.
Increase of $2 million for State Soldiers Assistance Program that provides a financial assistance & medical coverage
Service enhancement grants for County Veterans Service Officers
In-state tuition rates for all veterans.
Source: Campaign website, www.timpawlenty.com, "Issues"
Nov 7, 2006
