Melisa López Franzen represents District 49 in the southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area. Learn more about Sen. Franzen. Read more news from Sen. Franzen.
Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood) announced today that he would not be seeking another term in 2022. In response, DFL Senator Melisa López Franzen issued the following statement:
Friday, Minnesota state legislators gathered on the steps of the capitol to announce the formation of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus. This new caucus was formed to promote and protect the reproductive rights of all Minnesotans.
Senators Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato), Mary Kunesh (DFL-New Brighton), and Foung Hawj (DFL-Saint Paul) were elected tonight by the Senate DFL to serve as their assistant leaders alongside their newly elected Leader, Senator Melisa López Franzen (DFL-Edina).
The Frontline Workers Pay Working Group was brought together to divide $250 million amongst our frontline workers for all their hard work and dedication to helping Minnesota get through the pandemic. The bipartisan group has to complete their work before the Legislature can be called into a special session to vote on it.
15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month – a celebration of both Hispanic and Latinx culture in America. This month celebrates the fundamental contributions that the Hispanic and Latinx communities have made to the growth, vitality, and culture of America.
Senate DFLers elected a new Senate Minority Leader. Senator Melisa López Franzen (DFL-Edina) was elected to the leadership position after Senator Susan Kent announced she was stepping down earlier this month. “It is truly an honor to be elected by my… Read More »Senate DFL elect Melisa López Franzen as caucus leader