Senator John Hoffman

John Hoffman represents District 36, which includes portions of Anoka and Hennepin County. Learn more about Sen. Hoffman. Read more news from Sen. Hoffman.

Senator Hoffman named Vice-Chair of the Legislative Permanent School Fund Commission

by Senator John Hoffman
March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

On Monday, Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) was named Vice-Chair of the Legislative Permanent School Fund Commission. The bipartisan 12 member Legislative Permanent School Fund Commission advises the Department of Natural Resources and the school trust lands director on the management of permanent school fund land, which is held in trust for the school districts of the state and to review legislation affecting permanent school fund land.

Entire Senate DFL Caucus Signs on to Support Students of All Faiths

by Senator John Hoffman
February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Thank you for your work to ensure that all Minnesotans voices and perspectives are heard in our state legislature. As we work for the good of all Minnesotans, we write to strongly encourage you to support legislation that we will be introducing alongside Representative Hodan Hassan. This bill makes small changes to ensure that all Minnesotans have full access to the religious freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Minnesota.

State Senate DFL Caucus Condemns Assault on the Capitol

by Senator John Hoffman
January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

On January 6, 2021, demonstrators in Washington, D.C., vandalized public buildings, endangered the lives of lawmakers, staff, and the general public, and jeopardized the peaceful transfer of Presidential power.

Sen. Hoffman votes for Capital Investment bill to create thousands of jobs & protect state assets

by Senator John Hoffman
October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

The Minnesota Senate and House passed a $1.37 billion Capital Investment Bill today that provides critical funding to move Minnesota’s economy forward by putting more people to work, making critical investments in state-owned infrastructure, roads and bridges, and investing in… Read More »Sen. Hoffman votes for Capital Investment bill to create thousands of jobs & protect state assets

Senator John Hoffman’s Statement on School Reopening Guidance

by Senator John Hoffman
July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

This is good news for schools, parents, and our students. Under these guidelines, the Local Education Agency (LEA), local school boards, health officials and parents can collaborate to decide what is best for our students, teachers, parents, and other staff.

Senator Hoffman votes to maintain governor’s authority

by Senator John Hoffman
July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Today, Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) voted for continuing the governor’s emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Hoffman released the following statement regarding his vote.