As a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander with 21 years in intelligence, a fraud whistleblower who’s blown the lid off daycare scams, election integrity issues, and COVID relief theft, a farmer, father, teacher, administrator, and lifelong Minnesotan, I’m running for Governor in 2026 to dismantle the criminal networks looting our state. Governor Walz’s administration has presided over one of the biggest taxpayer heists in state history, and now his upcoming FY 2028-29 budget proposals loom as another desperate cover-up—glossing over structural imbalances while the syndicate keeps feeding.
The latest February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) paints the picture raw: A $3.7 billion projected surplus for the current FY 2026-27 biennium (up $1.3 billion from November thanks to volatile revenue bumps), but the FY 2028-29 outlook clings to a razor-thin $377 million balance amid a “significant structural imbalance.” Spending growth is outpacing revenues through FY 2029, with risks from federal shifts, inflation, and unchecked bloat in health and special education. That’s not fiscal prudence; that’s the DFL machine running the meter while billions vanish into nonprofit black holes and ghost claims.
Federal probes peg suspected fraud in high-risk Medicaid programs at up to $9 billion since 2018—half or more of the $18 billion funneled through 14 vulnerable services potentially stolen. We’re talking Feeding Our Future’s $250-300 million fake-meal empire (78 indicted, 57 convicted), autism services bilking $220 million with unqualified “technicians” and $1,500 parent kickbacks, Housing Stabilization’s $302 million inflated bills (115 providers banned), and ongoing investigations into at least 200 providers across those 14 programs. DHS ignored decades of warnings—70 audit red flags since 1977, 31 from their own backyard. Whistleblowers? Retaliated against or silenced, over 1,000 strong. The Trump administration just paused $259 million in Medicaid payments until Minnesota proves it can stop the bleeding—yet Walz calls $9 billion estimates “sensationalized” while his crew scrambles for anti-fraud optics.
Legislators and citizens: This is your moment to arm up. Don’t let Walz’s proposals pad DEI mandates in education ($1.9 billion higher ed baseline) or expand fraud-prone health programs while dodging real clawbacks. Demand RICO-style independent audits of DHS, Education, and Health before any new spending. Force biometric and digital verification on every benefit—strict physical/location checks, continuous monitoring, citizen-only eligibility, no exceptions for ghosts or non-citizens. Subpoena admin emails tied to indicted nonprofits. Introduce amendments for $1-2 billion immediate recoveries to plug holes and fund relief. If they stonewall, make it public—the feds are already in deep with three major probes; Minnesota must lead the purge, not lag in infamy.
Salute the real sentinels who’ve fought this rot head-on: Me, the whistleblower who forced federal scrutiny on daycare and COVID scams early. State Auditor Julie Blaha, who flagged Feeding Our Future in 2021 only to be ignored. GOP warriors like Sens. Mark Koran, Julia Coleman, Michael Kreun, Bill Lieske, Nathan Wesenberg, and Steve Drazkowski hammering the “fraudulent environment” in hearings. Reps. Marj Fogelman, Drew Roach, Mike Wiener, Marion Rarick, and House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth calling out mismanagement and retaliation. These aren’t headline hunters; they’re guardians of the republic. Co-sponsor their bills, amplify their voices—back truth over bureaucracy.
Expose the enablers dragging us down: DFL shields like Sen. Melissa Wiklund and Rep. Mohamud Noor, blocking oversight while defending lax checks as “cultural sensitivity” amid exploding scams in their districts. On the GOP side, point-chasers like Rep. Jim Nash talking restraint but folding on pork, or Sen. Warren Limmer diluting anti-fraud measures for “bipartisan” compromise with looters. No more games—demand they lead on independent inspectors or step aside. Families can’t afford the theater when heat bills climb and farms teeter.
The vision forward isn’t fantasy—it’s Parrish’s 2027 Budget Proposal, ready for January when I take office: A 33% leaner, fraud-free Minnesota starting from the ~$70 billion FY 2026-27 general fund baseline, slashing to $47 billion for FY 2028-29. Balanced, no new taxes, no deficits—achieved via $2 billion+ fraud clawbacks (substantiated by probes), $500 million+ from selling excess buildings/grounds, ending non-core bloat/unfunded mandates/DEI/social engineering/woke agendas, deregulating mining/energy for $1 billion+ growth revenue, and ironclad citizen-only benefits with continuous verification.
Total Biennial Budget: $47 Billion (33% Reduction)
• Revenues: ~$68 billion (base adjusted for fraud inflation, boosted by deregulation).
• Spending: $47 billion ($21 billion+ savings redirected to tax relief, family rebates, debt paydown, reserves).
• Surplus: Built for generational wealth—honoring hard work under God’s grace.
Education: $10 Billion (Down ~40% – Primary Target)
School choice vouchers ($4B) empower parents over union monopolies. Basics-focused: rigorous math/reading/vocational—no divisive gender ideology or DEI indoctrination ($5B). Enforce biological protections for daughters in sports/restrooms/locker rooms ($1B). Slash Dept. of Education central admin/buildings by 66% ($8B+ savings), relocate staff to strategic school districts, sell excess properties. Vision: Kids equipped for real life, families in control—honoring God’s gift of potential, not bureaucratic experiments.
Mining & Energy: $2.5 Billion (Growth Engine)
Fast-track responsible mining for critical minerals and high-wage jobs ($500M+), cut crony regs blocking Greater Minnesota. Prioritize reliable domestic sources, axe unreliable renewable subsidies enriching insiders. Redirect revenues to local infrastructure, schools, tax relief. Vision: Family-wage prosperity, affordable power, true independence—stewarding creation wisely, no blackout risks for farms and homes.
Law Enforcement/Public Safety: $4 Billion (Boosted Priority)
Fully back the Blue: End sanctuary policies, deport violent felons, prosecute without excuses ($2B). Dismantle soft-on-crime networks profiting predators ($1B). Restore safe streets ($1B). Vision: Families live without fear—protecting the innocent as God commands.
Taxes & Social Security: Real Relief
Slash gas/income taxes ($5B rebates/cuts), eliminate wasteful bureaucracy. Safeguard earned Social Security for seniors—no raids for illegal schemes. Prosecute fraud in overlaps. Vision: Minnesotans keep earnings, elders honored—rewarding honest labor with dignity.
Fraud & Child Protection: $3 Billion (Zero Tolerance)
Launch audits/RICO prosecutions on daycare/Medicaid/COVID/welfare syndicates ($1B allocation, $2B+ recovered). Appoint tough commissioners, empower whistleblowers with rewards. Shut profit-driven child exploits, enforce bio-male bans, fund faith-based mental health. Vision: Corruption crushed, every child—imaged in God—shielded from predators and ideology.
Agriculture & Healthcare: $13.5 Billion (Family-First)
Slash regs crushing family farms, fight crony subsidies, promote fair markets/water rights. Crack down on Medicaid/Optum ghost claims ($6B recovery), slash admin bloat, promote patient choice/conscience protections. Vision: Farms flourishing as stewards of the land; affordable, honest care honoring life from womb to tomb.
This blueprint is substantiated, achievable, and inspiring—a Minnesota reborn where families thrive in safety, prosperity is earned, kids are protected, and government serves under constitutional principles and God’s grace. No more corporate-speak or false equivalence—just relentless truth and action.
Legislators: Force these reforms now—amend, audit, claw back. Citizens: Share this, attend hearings, hold them accountable at the polls. The syndicate’s sweating bullets—let’s turn up the heat until the corruption crumbles.
In faith, resolve, and service to Minnesota,
Phillip C. Parrish
Candidate for Governor of Minnesota 2026
phillip@parrish4mn.com | 1 (612) 460-1717
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