SAINT PAUL, Minn.— Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL – South St. Paul) is representing Minnesota at the Council of State Governments Midwestern Legislative Conference in Chicago, Illinois as part of a delegation of Minnesota lawmakers. The annual conference is the largest gathering of state and provincial legislators from the region.
“It’s an honor to represent Minnesota at the Midwestern Legislative Conference,” said Rep. Hansen. “I’ve enjoyed learning more about a variety of issues and working on possible solutions with other lawmakers. I’m looking forward to using what I’ve learned to make our state an even better place to live.”
The Midwestern Legislative Conference takes place from July 21-24 and brings together legislators from eleven Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces. Rep. Hansen serves on the Council of State Governments’ Executive Committee, Resolutions Committee, and Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.