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Bill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
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Franson reacts to court's decision on childcare unionization case

State Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) released the following statement on the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that found Governor Dayton and the Bureau of Mediation Services to be liable for attorneys’ fees to home-based childcare providers – the plaintiffs – in the childcare unionization lawsuit:

April 23, 2013

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.

March 27, 2013

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.

By Crystal Dey , March 12, 2013

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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.

By Don Davis , November 29, 2012

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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.

By Al Edenloff , November 28, 2012

Minnesota House 8B recount begins Wednesday

A hand recount of 21,288 votes in a state House race begins Wednesday.

By Don Davis , November 27, 2012

Franson gains 10 votes in House District 8B race

Franson gains 10 votes in House District 8B race The discarding of 35 ballots from three Alexandria precincts where errors occurred on Election Day has padded House District 8B candidate Mary Franson's lead over Bob Cunniff to 11.

By Al Edenloff , November 21, 2012

Judge sides with Franson; orders removal of 35 ballots

Judge sides with Franson; orders removal of 35 ballots State House District 8B candidate Mary Franson won a legal decision involving her one-vote victory over Bob Cunniff.

By Al Edenloff , November 20, 2012

One vote wonder - Franson ahead of Cunniff in House District 8B

One vote wonder - Franson ahead of Cunniff in House District 8B One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.

By Crystal Dey , November 09, 2012

UPDATE 8:45 A.M. ELECTION: MN House districts 8B, 12A, 12B, MN Senate districts 8, 12 and MN Constitutional amendments

This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.

By Crystal Dey , November 06, 2012

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Candidates get candid: Minnesota House hopefuls address concerns in Douglas County

Candidates vying for a spot in the Minnesota House of Representatives met for a forum at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) Monday evening to discuss what they have to offer Douglas County.

By Crystal Dey , October 12, 2012

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Franson repeats food stamp joke at speech in Browerville

Death threats, demands to resign and other attacks to have only made State Representative Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, more determined to stay in office, she says.

By Don Davis , July 18, 2012

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Franson: Many accomplishments found in 2012 session

One year ago, lawmakers were struggling to decide how to overcome a $5.1 billion budget deficit. Governor Dayton was touting a proposal that his own Department of Revenue found would raise taxes on the rich, the poor, and everyone in between.

By State Representative Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, Minn. , May 05, 2012

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Franson: Leadership lacking in Legislature

State Representative Mary Franson says the Legislature lacks what she calls “genuine leadership.” The first-term Alexandria Republican wrote in a Star Tribune opinion piece that she finds “an institutional pull toward the passive, the safe, the groupthink.”

March 28, 2012

Franson's bill would limit arts spending

The amount spent on art in state buildings should be limited, according to Representative Mary Franson, R-Alexandria. Currently, an appropriation for construction or alterations of state buildings can include up to 1 percent for works of art.

By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine, State Capitol Bureau , March 16, 2012

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