Rep. Randy Jessup came up with the idea for oatmeal in a cup
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“The two things you never want to hear an elected official say are, ‘Trust me,’ and ‘I’ve always wanted to do this.'"
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Sen. Paul Utke said serving in the Senate is “a huge step up from the council”
Read More »Breaking the Ice: From classroom to Senate seat for Cwodzinski
Steve Cwodzinski likes reading books about what people had to endure to survive.
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Sen. Rich Draheim earned the nickname “the senator” long before the Madison Lake Republican won his first term.
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Daughter’s activism inspired political bid
The daughter of Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein is a national organizer around fair wages and safe workplaces
Read More »Breaking the Ice: House seat is latest venture for ‘sharecrop kid’
"You could ask me about the presence of the Holy Spirit in a group or the significance of the mites that are killing our beehives."
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Representative focuses on building relationships
Rep. Andrew Carlson is inspired by Paul Wellstone and President Barack Obama
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Business departures helped drive House bid
“My philosophy is that when you have a thriving business community you also will have a thriving living community.”
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Born a refugee, lawmaker seeks to give back
Rep. Fue Lee appreciates "support of public programs and neighbors."
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