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Minnesota Senators Announce Judicial Selection Committee for Vacancies on Federal District Court
Wednesday, Oct 26 -
Sen. Franken’s Statement on AT&T’s Reported Proposal to Acquire Time Warner
Saturday, Oct 22 -
Worthington Daily Globe: Franken Pushes Bills to Help Rural Health
Friday, Jul 22 -
KEYC Mankato: Senator Franken Looks to Help Guard And Reservists Receive Benefits
Friday, Jun 10
KIMT: US Senator Al Franken is hoping to improve the farm bill
As a member of the Senate Energy Committee, Senator Al Franken is committed to promoting energy initiatives that create jobs, help Minnesotans, and protect the environment.
Northland News Center: Resolution honoring Jacob Wetterling family introduced to Senate
Recently, Senators Franken and Amy Klobuchar introduced a Senate resolution to both honor the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognize the strength of the entire Wetterling family, who continue to advocate for child safety.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Does it matter that Pokemon knows where you go -- and much more about you?
As the top Democrat on the Privacy, Technology and the Law Subcommittee, Senator Al Franken believes that everyone has a fundamental right to privacy, and that people should have control over when—and with whom—their information is shared.
Sen. Franken's Statement on Stabbing in St. Cloud
Click here to read Senator Al Franken's statement in response to the stabbing of nine people in St. Cloud.
Medicare Expansion of Sen. Franken’s Diabetes Prevention Program Could Bring Better Health to Millions of Seniors, Significant Savings for Taxpayers
Senator Al Franken said that a critical program he championed to address the national epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes, which kills two Americans every five minutes, has officially expanded under Medicare and could cover new preventive care for millions of high-risk seniors.
Following Effort from Minnesota Congressional Delegation, Administration Issues Major Disaster Declaration for State of Minnesota
Following an effort from Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representatives Collin Peterson, John Kline, Betty McCollum, Tim Walz, Keith Ellison, and Tom Emmer, today the Administration issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Minnesota.
Sen. Franken Questions Uber and Lyft about Race and Gender Discrimination against Customers
Senator Al Franken pressed the popular ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to explain recent reports of driver discrimination against minority and women customers.
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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