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Senator Franken Holds Kitchen Table Meeting with Minnesota Farmers
Tuesday, Jan 31 -
KMSP: Sen. Franken meets with transportation leaders on infrastructure
Thursday, Jan 19 -
Sen. Franken Says Betsy DeVos is Unqualified for Education Secretary, Announces He Will Vote Against Her Confirmation
Wednesday, Jan 18 -
Worthington Daily Globe: Franken Pushes Bills to Help Rural Health
Friday, Jul 22
Senator Franken Holds Kitchen Table Meeting with Minnesota Farmers
With one in five Minnesota jobs connected to agriculture, Senator Franken wants Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and producers to know that he will be a voice for them in Washington when the next Farm Bill is written and debated.
KMSP: Sen. Franken meets with transportation leaders on infrastructure
Earlier this month, Sen. Franken convened a meeting with the Minnesota transportation commissioner and other experts to discuss the future of the state's infrastructure.
Floor Statement Urging Colleagues to Present a Replacement Plan That Will Keep ACA Protections that Have Saved Minnesotans’ Lives
Click here to read Senator Franken's remarks urging his Republican colleagues—who are currently trying to repeal the law, including its life-saving protections—to show the American people their replacement plan.
KARE: Veterans Day in Inver Grove Heights
Since joining the Senate, Sen. Al Franken has worked hard to ensure that we keep our promises to the men and women who serve in the military.
Sen. Franken Assails Effort by New FCC Chair to Cut Off Broadband Help for Low-Income Families, Veterans, Seniors
Senator Al Franken assailed a decision by the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could make it harder for low-income Americans to access affordable broadband internet services.
Sen. Franken’s Reaction to Federal Court’s Decision on President Trump’s Immigration Order
Click here to read Senator Al Franken's statement about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit's ruling on President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.
Sen. Franken Introduces Measure to End Exclusive Stock Deals for Members of Congress
Senator Al Franken introduced the End Congressional Stock Market Abuse Act, a bill that would make it illegal for any member of Congress to purchase publicly traded securities at a discounted price in deals that are not available to the general public.
2016 Vikings Training Camp Visit
Recently, Senator Franken—a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan—made his annual trek to training camp in Mankato.
2016 "Celebrating the Veteran in My Life" Poetry Contest Winners
Sen. Franken recently announced the Minnesota students who won his fifth annual Poetry Contest. Their poems about "Celebrating the Veteran in My Life" will be displayed in his Senate office and are included below.
Sen. Franken’s Staff to Lead Constituent Services Event Thursday in North Minneapolis
On Thursday, March 17, Sen. Al Franken's staff will be at the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) in North Minneapolis to meet with residents who need help working with a federal agency, such as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Medicare, Social Security, or the Passport Agency.
2015 Senate Secret Santa
Every year, Sen. Al Franken hosts a bipartisan Senate Secret Santa to lighten the mood and to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.
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