Senator Melisa Franzen

Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen: Sen. Dave Tomassoni to be Remembered 

For His Passion to Improve the Lives of Iron Rangers and All Minnesotans Says He Was Known for His Larger-Than-Life Personality, Selfless Work Ethic,  And Fierce and Effective Advocacy for Iron Range Jobs, Families, Communities St. Paul, MN– Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen (DFL-Edina) released the following statement on behalf of… Read More »Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen: Sen. Dave Tomassoni to be Remembered 

Senate DFL Leader López Franzen on President Biden visit to Minnesota

In response to President Biden’s visit to Minnesota highlighting the historic investment of the federal infrastructure bill, Senate DFL Leader López Franzen released the following statement. “Thanks to President Biden, Minnesota is about to see a historic federal investment in… Read More »Senate DFL Leader López Franzen on President Biden visit to Minnesota

Senate DFL women Senators demand equal rights under the law

The women of the Senate DFL gathered today virtually to rally for Minnesota to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The federal Equal Rights Amendment was originally written in 1923 and finally passed by Congress in 1972. Minnesota ratified the ERA one year later in 1973. After nearly 100 years, the ERA bill was passed in the Minnesota House in 2019, but did not make it past the Republican-controlled Senate.

Edina lawmakers statement on prioritization of vaccinations for educators

Following remarks from Republican legislative leaders on allowing the Minnesota Legislature to be given priority consideration for a COVID-19 vaccine, State Representative Heather Edelson (DFL-Edina) and State Senator Melisa Franzen (DFL-Edina) released the following statement: “As legislators and mothers of young… Read More »Edina lawmakers statement on prioritization of vaccinations for educators