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The prairie wind is changing. Tom Katus’ bid for SD Treasurer has been called a statistical dead heat according to the Dakota Wesleyan University’s Tiger Poll released last week.“The poll results for the match-up between Rich Sattgast, the Republican, and Tom Katus, the Democrat,…indicate that [they] are in a virtual statistical dead heat, with a whopping 40 percent of respondents still undecided

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From the RCJ website today:Of all the constitutional office races, the closest appears to be the race between two Black Hills residents, according to the poll. Results for the match-up between Rich Sattgast, the Republican, and Tom Katus, the Democrat, in the race for the office of state treasurer seem to indicate that Sattgast, with 31 percent, and Katus, with 26 percent, are within the sample's

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Tom Katus says his opponent has testified that he doesn’t want the responsibilities of the position he held as State Auditor, or the new position he’s seeking as State Treasurer.Katus, the Democratic candidate for State Treasurer, says State Auditor Rich Sattgast opposed a bill in the last legislative session that would have restored power to the State Auditor and State Treasurer that had been

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Please go to http://www.actblue.com/page/tomkatus2010 and help out Tom financially.

Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03374940781091111401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331101.post-38937617774551495772010-09-01T08:46:00.015-06:002010-10-27T09:18:06.324-06:00

(These are google docs -- please log in to google.com to view)Press Release 12 (October 25)Press Release 11 (October 18)Press Release 10 (October 14)Press Release 9 (October 11)Press Release 8 (October 4)Press Release 7 (Sept 9)Press Release 6 (Sept 1)Press Release 5 (Aug 25th)Press Release 4 (Aug 17th)Press Release 3 (Aug 10th)Press Release 2 (Aug 30th)Press Release 1 (Aug 30th)

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The new website is coming soon!In the meantime visit us on Facebook:Tom Katus for Treasurer

Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03374940781091111401noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31331101.post-13557021502289670902010-06-28T00:05:00.002-06:002010-07-03T09:22:34.477-06:00

Tom Katus has been nominated by the South Dakota Democratic Party as their candidate for State Treasurer in the coming election in November 2010.More information to come!

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Dear Volunteers and Supporters,Barack Obama’s election was marvelous! Forty years ago, we lost our way with the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. Obama has captured their spirits and our hearts. With his leadership and our commitment, we will finally get our beloved country back on track.I am reading Thurston Clarke’s The Last Campaign; Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days that

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District 32 Senate race: Will Katus be beneficiary of feud ... again? (RCJ, Oct 27)Democratic incumbent Tom Katus sat between opponents Stan Adelstein, the Republican Party nominee, and Elli Schwiesow, a long-time Republican running as an independent. Despite the placement, Katus got the nod to speak first.The forum last week is not the first time Katus has won out while caught between the two.

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USD School Of Nursing West River Campus1011 11th St, Rapid CityThis is the last candidate forum of the year we know about, including some of the most important set of contests in the whole state. All the candidates plan to be there, including Tom, House candidates Eric Abrahamson and Bethany Wojahn, and their Republican and Independent opponents.

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From the October 25 Rapid City Journal Letters sectionDon’t be scared away from knowing the truthDistrict 32 voters just received a Halloween colored post card from the South Dakota gun owners. PAC SDGO wants to scare you about Tom Katus’s voting record. SDGO bullet points attack Katus for voting against common sense gun legislation. SDGO wants to allow guns on college campuses. Katus with

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Candidate would serve with integrity and enthusiasmJoin me in support of Tom Katus for Senate on Nov. 4.I know of no better person to work for the people and state of South Dakota. I have known Tom for over 15 years and am continually impressed with his dedication to the concerns of the people. Tom has and will work tirelessly for the people and only the people. He has no special interests and no

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More details on the flyer (pdf).You can RSVP by phone (718-0545),or online.

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The Rapid City Journal recently sent a questionnaire to local candidates, and the answers were published in the Journal and online. Since the entry has been rotated off the RCJ main web page, it is still online.Tom's responses are posted below.1. What’s the first piece of legislation you want to sponsor/author if elected to the 2009 Legislature?I will continue to support public education at all

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Many wondered how Tom would fare on the issues when he got to Pierre in 2006, when faced with the realities of governing as opposed to merely campaigning.And, my friends, even more important than winning the election is governing ... that is the test..., the acid, final test.--Adlai E. Stevenson II, 1952The fact that he was elected at all (although he clearly was the best choice) was a outcome of

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Supporters of Bethany, Tom Katus, and Eric Abrahamson got together this weekend to post signs hither and yon throughout District 32 and Rapid City.Rick and Deanna with Tom Katus (right) happily tie down the last big signs of the day.A pair of District 32 signs on Sheridan Lake Road, along 32's western frontierYour kind words, volunteer support, and contributions are putting the District 32

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Tom Katus, Eric Abrahamson, and Bethany Wojahn have been hitting the doors for months... but now it's time to meet them in public!Please print and share the pdf version of this flyer.(The candidate forum on Tuesday September 16 will include all the candidates in District 32, Democratic, Republican, and independent. The Tuesday event is hosted by a non-partisan organization, Democracy In Action.)

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Tom took part in a breakfast meeting and fund raise with local legal professionals at the Radisson Thursday morning, featuring an appearance by Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin to support our Democratic legislative candidates. (Stephanie is now visibly with-child and quipped that she is doing all she can to grow the Democratic Party in South Dakota!) Stephanie is looking great, and gave the group

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Tom was out on the Labor Day parade last Monday, celebrating those that built and continue to build South Dakota and the USA.Tom spoke at the Labor Day celebration held at Memorial Park after the parade, which featured Sen Katus and many of our Democratic legislative candidates.

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The recent return of Emily Lefholz to South Dakota to lead Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin's South Dakota campaign just after finishing a tour with the Peace Corps in the southern African nation of Lesotho led Democracy In Action to hold a really wonderful event for their members to learn about the Peace Corps and how it has changed the lives of those that serve, as well as what the results are of the

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District 32 Dems are on the way!Wojahn, Abrahamson and Sen. Katus have been steadily working the doors all over District 32. They are registering voters, and signing up many registered Republicans as supporters. District 32 voters are not party-line voters... they want results and they were watching while the Republican House, at the Governor's direction, ripped off our hard-working teachers by

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Senator Katus brought several important bills forward in the 2008 legislative session. You can read these bills and learn more about them by clicking the links below:Senate Bill 91: Green Buildings (LEED Silver Standard)Senate Concurrent Resolution 3: Living WageSenate Concurrent Resolution 9: UCOP (Upstream Carbon Offset Program)You can conveniently review all of the legislation Sen. Katus

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The Rapid City Journal does not post its op-ed pieces their public web site, so I am posting this article that was published in the Journal a couple months ago. I believe it shows Tom's respect and support for all who dedicate their efforts to public service. This respectful attitude is a big reason we need to return Tom to Pierre this year!June 28, 2008, “Opinion,” Rapid City JournalDon’t throw

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Tom Katus was on hand with the rest of the Democrats to kick off the last 100 days until the November 3 election at the FDR statue in downtown Rapid City.Katus with District 34 Senate Candidate FinchAfter the rally downtown, the candidates fanned out across the Black Hills area to share their vision for a better government in Pierre. House candidate Beth Wojahn and Tom meet constituent at the

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Tom Katus, SD Senator, District 32, led a tabletop discussion on "Powering the Midwest: Energy and the Environment; Canadian and US Cooperation" on Tuesday, July 15. The panel was a major presentation on energy and the environment at the Council for State Governments (CSG) 63rd annual Midwestern Legislative Conference at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. Approximately 1,000

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Tom will be speaking at Mount Rushmore on Saturday July 12. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fifth Annual Pride Fest Gets PoliticalMount Rushmore is the site of the 5th annual Pride event in South Dakota. Equality South Dakota PAC and its affiliate, Equality South Dakota, will bring a political edge to the festivities this year.EqSD PAC will announce its list of endorsed candidate for the November general

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Tom was lucky enough to get prize seats up in front of Sen. Obama on Saturday, surrounded by his supporters, including Don Schultz, Bill Walsh, and Dist 32 House candidate Bethany Wojahn (below). There are reports of the event, with pictures and videos over at the South Dakota Democratic Coordinated Campaign site, Badlands Blue:Sen Obama Brings Out a Huge Crowd

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Some speculation, and some good thoughts from the RC Journal's Rapid Reply in response to their recent story on the District 32 race:American Idol substitute wrote on May 23, 2008 1:44 PM:Now that American Idol is done, it will be nice to have another show to watch. Elli is the Adelstein killer. Stan is counting on his loyal electorate to vote him in against a candidate that he himself endorsed.

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As you are aware if you haven't been on a polar exploring trip or in space, the Democratic Presidential primary in South Dakota is looking like it will be closely watched nationally.Tom was on KEVN today talking about the delegate selection process. You can read about it and see the video on the KEVN website. Although it's looking like the June primary will be an uncontested one for District 32'

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A note from Tom today: A reminder that this coming Saturday, February 16th, is the next Crackerbarrel in the Classroom Building at SDSM&T from 9:00-11:00. I will be one of the presenters. I will also be available for pre-Crackerbarrel discussion at 8 am in Room 203 of the Classroom Building, just around the corner from the Java Coffee Shop. Please join me for both events if you can. Hope

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDemocratic Senate Caucus - South Dakota State Capitol - Room 301Pierre, South Dakota 57501 – Phone 605-773-4494Katus proposes public-charter-school-enabling legislation to reform public education with an infusion of new federal fundsPIERRE — Senator Tom Katus, D-Rapid City, said South Dakota needs to move forward with the rest of the nation in offering affordable options to

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHARD WORK, NOT DEEP POCKETS TARGET OF KATUS' PROPOSED CAMPAIGN REFORM LEGISLATION RAPID CITY—Tom Katus, State Senator, District 32, is proposing legislation (Senate Bill 90) to provide voluntary limits on campaign spending for legislative office. The legislation encourages a candidate to voluntarily accept spending limits no greater than the average spending for the

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Looks like we will get a glimpse of Tom's life in the Peace Corps back in th 60s on a documentary, to be aired tomorrow night on KBHE-SD Public TV from 8:00-9:30 pm.  My guess is whether you recognize Tom's cameo or not, it will be interesting program that will give you a view into Tom's formative Peace Corps tour.This note came from Arthur Young, a Peace Corps alumnus friend of Tom's:

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Democracy in Action (DIA) is hosting a pre-Crackerbarrel session in Classroom Building-Room 207 at SDSM&T from 7:30-8:30 am next Saturday, January 12th.Last session, Tom hosted a pre-Crackerbarrel session at Black Hills Bagels. However, so as not to conflict with DIA, we encourage all to come this week and attend their January 12th pre-Crackerbarrel forum focused on education. Immediately

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Tom was asked to comment on KEVN Sunday night about our June primary. Tom (as are we all) looked forward to not having South Dakota dead last in the presidential primary calendar in 2012.

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Dear Campaign Volunteers and Supporters, As this year draws to an end, we have much to be thankful for in this country, despite the turmoil in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. We have had a very productive year in the Legislature last year and look forward to another one in 2008. This year will also bring us an election, with all the opportunities it presents for us all to be "values voters" and

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H. Delano Roosevelt, grandson of FDR, will give a keynote speech prior to the lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 8:30 pm. His theme will be “The Roosevelt Legacy; Teddy, Eleanor and FDR.” Roosevelt, President and CEO of Roosevelt Consulting, Inc., was a member of the Long Beach (CA) City Council and previously served as Chairman of the Long Beach Community Development

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Tom Katus was one of the speakers at a climate change rally in Rapid City today supported by Defenders of the Black Hills and Step It Up 2007. Tom had inspirational words about how we can face the challenge as individuals and through our government. He mentioned coalitions that are forming to address the problem, including the Apollo Alliance.

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Tom's first session in the legislature has been very active, and he has not pulled punches, coming out strong for Rapid City and holding true to his beliefs.Tom Katus speaks with constituents before the Black Hills Legislative Crackerbarrel last Saturday morning.Tom's worked hard for everyone, but especially for small business and wage earners that drive our economy. He also has been active on

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The first West River Crackerbarrel of this Legislature will be held at SDSMT at the New classroom building, 9-11 am, Saturday Jan 27. All are welcome to join Tom at Black Hills Bagels on Mt. Rushmore Road Saturday at 8 am, before the first Crackerbarrel.

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Tom showed up in the Rapid City Weekly news today, featured in an article talking about the movie "Bobby" which depicts Sen. Robert F. Kennedy:“He was the most inspirational leader of our times,” Katus said. “He is still my most favorite contemporary politician.”He said he often evokes a quote Kennedy used in many of his speeches: “Some men see things that never were and say why? Some men dream

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Tom was in Pierre taking in the Governor's budget address this week and was featured on KOTA Territory News talking about his ideas to fund education and healthcare, to stop nickel and diming and stop wasting time bickering on how to "nibble around the edges" of our state budget to get by from year to year. Tom strongly believes that business as usual in our state government is not an option if

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Dear Volunteers, With support from you and scores of other volunteers, we won—53% to 47%! This is the first State Senate seat to be won by a Democrat from Rapid City in 14 years. By "we," I mean all of us—all of you who have been so supportive. We recruited more than 150 volunteers, with 106 working in our seven precinct houses Election Day! Another 525 people placed Katus for Senate signs on

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Tom wishes to thank District 32 voters for their support, and will do his best to represent all of the District in the coming legislative session. You are welcome to contact Tom by email: tom@tomkatus.comFor more details on the election results, see these reports:* Rapid City Journal* Rapid City Weekly News

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In his famous inaugural address, President Kennedy challenged Americans: "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country." Tom Katus, then a Civil Engineering junior at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, responded to the President's challenge and volunteered for the very first Kennedy's first Peace Corps mission. He served for two years as a Peace Corps

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