Agriculture »

The Farm Bill recently passed into law will allow Minnesota’s farmers to continue providing food security for our nation. At only 0.27 percent of the federal budget, the commodity title in this new farm bill will have an enormous economic impact – providing a safety net for American agr...

Education »

Minnesota Education: A Proud Past, an Even Brighter Future As a parent and as a lawmaker, education is one of my top priorities. Watching my own children grow up, I have seen the positive difference school has made in their social, intellectual and professional lives. And as the world market conti...

Natural Resources »

Natural Resources Minnesota is a state covered with forests, dotted with lakes, and populated by wildlife. Venturing into the state’s great outdoors is a time honored tradition that is deeply woven into our historical and cultural fabric. We are bonded by a common interest: sustaining, conse...

Veterans Affairs »

I am humbled by the fact that for over 200 years, our nation has been protected by brave men and women who put their country before themselves. Taking care of our troops through every phase of their deployment as well as ensuring that veterans of prior wars have the services and care they need is on...