Currently holds the office of Minnesota State Senate - District 48 until January 6, 2025.
Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 48 in 2022 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedI have a deep respect and admiration for our law enforcement officers, and have been a strong ally of theirs in the Senate. I am committed to making Minnesota a safe place for our families, and have successfully passed legislation that makes Minnesota safer. Learn more
I also believe it is incredibly important that our parents are involved in their children’s education, and have complete transparency in the curriculum the students are being taught. Parents must be an integral part of deciding the curriculum and values being taught in our schools. Learn more
Part of ensuring an excellent education is helping impeccable teachers to thrive. I introduced legislation in my first year to bring high-quality teachers into our schools from all backgrounds, while eliminating the outdated “last in, first out” policy that expels good teachers from our schools simply based on seniority. Learn more
I am passionate about ensuring that the next generation of Minnesotans have access to quality education, focused on improved literacy and proficiency in mathematics. Learn more
I know what it’s like to sit down at the kitchen table, and in the face of record inflation and increasing shortages, try to figure out how to make your family budget work each and every time the government decides to open up your wallet and take more money out of your bank account. I am committed to putting more of your hard-earned dollars back into your pocket, which is why I am co-authoring legislation this year to permanently repeal the social security income tax, make overtime pay tax free, and cut the income tax rate for Minnesotans across the board. Learn more
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