Women’s Economic Security Act Approved
Earlier today, the Minnesota Senate approved the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA), a collection of nine bills to provide equal employment opportunities and pay for women.
MNWomenWin
Watch Senate DFL members discuss their experiences as businesswomen in Minnesota.
Helping #MNWomenWin (Senator Vicki Jensen)
Senator Vicki Jensen discusses starting her own business and how a bill she’s introducing could help all women in Minnesota move forward with their own businesses.
Helping #MNWomenWin (Senator Terri Bonoff)
Senator Terri Bonoff discusses her 20 year career in business and the “tug and pull” of raising a family.
Helping #MNWomenWin (Senator Susan Kent)
Senator Susan Kent discusses the big issues facing women in Minnesota, including family care and family leave.
Helping #MNWomenWin (Senator Melisa Franzen)
Senator Melisa Franzen discusses opportunities for women in business and ways we can continue to create more.
Helping #MNWomenWin (Senator Bev Scalze)
Senator Scalze discusses her family business, her experience growing up on a farm, and the importance of empowering women in Minnesota.