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Franson introduces Family Freedom Act
Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) recently introduced the Family Freedom Act, House File 846. This legislation would prohibit the unionization of independent contractors.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen, Anderson and Franson discuss Dayton's plans
Douglas County residents, city council members and county commissioners congregated at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria to hear local Republican leaders’ takes on DFL Governor Mark Dayton’s plans for Minnesota. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen and Representatives Paul Anderson and Mary Franson shared their perceptions of Dayton’s tax proposal for 2014-2015 and took questions from an audience of approximately 50 people.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Town hall meeting set
A state legislative town hall meeting is planned for Friday, March 8 at 9 a.m. at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New Testament students take Capitol tour
The New Testament Christian School junior and senior high class had the opportunity to visit the Minnesota Capitol on February 21
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

GOP convention held in Ottertail
The Otter Tail County GOP met in convention at Thumper Pond in Ottertail on February 16 to select new leaders in the party’s executive committee.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Franson introduces bipartisan legislation
Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit employers from demanding social media passwords from employees as a condition of employment.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Commentary - Middle class can't afford these taxes
On January 22, Governor Dayton released his tax plan to the Legislature. While the governor often speaks about taxing the rich, this plan would hit middle class families in our community the hardest. I know it would certainly affect my family.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Local legislators eager to dig in
State legislators who represent Douglas County plan to be watchdogs for taxes and agriculture in the new session that began last Tuesday. “It’s a humbling experience to walk into that chamber, raise my right hand, and to realize that I am here because my fellow citizens sent me here to represent them,” said District 12 Senator Torrey Westrom, R- Elbow Lake.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Local legislators vow to work with other party
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - How to follow the Legislature
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

State canvassing board certifies Franson as winner in House 8B
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie today announced the official recount results for State Senate District 20 and House District 8B.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Franson prevails in recount
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House. There are not enough ballots in question to give Cunniff the lead.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Recount central: Wenner requests recount of county board ballots
Douglas County is recount central this year. Political observers know about a state House recount (see related story), but there also will be one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

With recount complete, Franson has 12-vote lead
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Franson keeps 11-vote edge after recount in Douglas County
The race in Minnesota House District 8B is still razor thin following a state-ordered recount in Douglas County Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Recount process not as simple as it may seem
If you think recounting ballots from an election would be a fairly simple process, think again.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Recount begins for Franson-Cunniff race (W/VIDEO)
A state-ordered recount is underway for the race between Minnesota House 8B candidates, Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, and Bob Cunniff, DFL-Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesota House 8B recount begins Wednesday
A hand recount of 21,288 votes in a state House race begins Wednesday.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ballots will be recounted for Olson-Wenner commissioner race
Another recount will take place in Douglas County -- this one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

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