Legislative Press Releases

Press Releases 2015 - 2016

Star Tribune Letter: Hypocrisy and Fetal Tissue Research

Star Tribune Column: I support GMO labeling, but not for the most-cited reason

Star Tribune Column: We might as well call this Hitler Boulevard

Government Technology's Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers

Governing Magazine's State Official Of the Year

Rep. Kahn Instrumental in Passage of Legislation that Governor Dayton Touts for Saving Taxpayers $27 Million

Celebrate the Power of Literacy! Join Phyllis, Council Member Abdi Warsame and other elected and commmunity leaders for February 21st fundraiser.

Rep. Kahn Named a 'Champion for Racial Justice' by the Organizing Apprenticeship Project

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Press Releases 2013 - 2014

Phyllis Kahn: A Local Leader with National Results (Posted 7/31/2014)
Rep. Kahn Instrumental in Passage of Legislation that Governor Dayton Touts for Saving Taxpayers $27 Million - (Posted: 7/23/14)
Kahn Urges Stakeholders to Install Bird Safe Glass on New Viking's Stadium - (Posted: 7/30/14)
Kahn Praises New Bonding Proposal, Significant Investments in U of MN Included - (Posted: 4/1/2014)
Rep. Kahn Working on Toxic Vapor Issue, Pushing to Accelerate Review and Cleanup - (Posted: 3/31/2014)
Rep. Kahn Has Concerns About PolyMet Proposed Northern Minnesota Mine - (Posted: 3/11/2014)
Kahn Agrees with Dayton: U of MN is Big Priority for Bonding Bill - (Posted: Jan 17 2014 12:05PM
Note: these legislative news items are from the official House website.
Rep. Kahn Introducing Bill to Add E-Cigarettes to Clean Indoor Air Act - (Posted: Nov 1 2013 10:25AM)
Rep. Kahn Introducing Bill to Establish Community Ownership of Minnesota Orchestra - (Posted: Oct 14 2013 3:33PM)
100 Women State Legislators Gather in DC, Call on Congress to "Shutdown the Shutdown" - (Posted: Sep 30 2013 4:06PM)
Protecting Birds During Migration Season - (Posted: Aug 14 2013 2:42PM)
Rep. Kahn: Legacy Bill Made Redistribution of Minnesota Orchestra Funds Possible - (Posted: Jul 2 2013 3:37PM)
Rep. Kahn Votes to Freeze Tuition, Enact Minnesota DREAM Act - (Posted: May 18 2013 3:09PM)
Standing Together in Support of the International Violence Against Women Act - (Posted: Mar 18 2013 8:00AM)
Bill Limiting Use of Drones Aims to Protect Personal Privacy - (Posted: Mar 18 2013 3:31PM)
Celebrating International Women's Day - (Posted: Mar 6 2013 8:03AM)
Harvard Magazine features Rep. Kahn's reaction to article on fracking - (Posted: Feb 28 2013 6:03PM)
Op-Ed: Legislature must sign off on Legacy funding - (Posted: Feb 21 2013 3:24PM)

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Press Releases 2011 - 2012

Note: these legislative news items are from the official House website.

Rep. Kahn Awarded Tekne Award by Minnesota High Tech Association - (Posted: 10/17/2012)
"Lights-On" Bill Could be Solution for Future Gridlock - (Posted: 7/3/2012)
Rep. Kahn Proposes Alternatives to Electronic Pull Tabs - (Posted: 3/19/2012)
Rep. Kahn Hosts Event to Discuss Afghan Women - (Posted: 3/7/2012)
Rep. Kahn Named a 'Champion for Racial Justice' by the Organizing Apprenticeship Project - (Posted: 1/26/2012)
Centennial of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Reminder of Importance of Unions - (Posted: 3/23/2011)
Minneapolis DFLers Respond to Anti-Muslim Hearings in Congress - (Posted: 3/10/2011)
Rep. Phyllis Kahn Named to Government Technology's Top 25 Dreamers, Doers, and Drivers List - (Posted: 2/23/2011)

Press Releases 2009 - 2010

Note: these legislative news items are from the official House website.

Pawlenty’s Comments on Daily Show Don’t Hold Any (Bong) Water - (Posted: 6/11/2010)
Riskiness of Tanning Bed Exposure - Posted: 6/10/2010
Governor Vetoes Bipartisan “Bong Water” Bill - Posted: 5/19/2010
Legislative Delegation Returns from Memorable Trip to Israel and West Bank - (Posted: 2/26/2010)
Weight of water used in a controlled substance filtration device established when determining weight or amount of controlled substance - (Posted: 2/25/2010)
We Should Not Stand Idly By - (Posted: 12/23/2009)
Rep. Kahn receives national award for work on landmark legislation - (Posted: 10/29/2009) See also: 2009 Governing Award.
Minnesota Receives Top National Rating on National Cervical Cancer Prevention Study - (Posted: 6/25/2009)
With new leadership comes new direction (Biomedical Research) - (Posted: 3/11/2009)

Press Releases 2007 - 2008

Note: these legislative news items are from the official House website.

Discover, Kahn Renews Call to Increase Efforts to Prevent Cervical Cancer - (Posted: 10/9/2008)
Kahn Participates in Nationwide Summit Targeting Cervical Cancer Elimination - (Posted: 11/25/2008)
German Scientist Wins Nobel Prize for HPV
Governor and Republican Legislators Out-of-Touch With Minnesotans on Stem Cell Research - (Posted: 6/6/2008)
House Passes Bill Allowing State Funding for Stem Cell Research - (Posted: 5/7/2008)
I-35W Survivor Compensation Fund Sent to Governor - (Posted: 5/5/2008)
Pawlenty Sends Mixed Message on Cuba Embargo Veto - (Posted: 5/2/2008)
Kahn and Pappas Join Hundreds of Women State Legislators to Urge Congress to Shift Spending in Federal Budget toward Today's True Security Needs - (Posted: 4/10/2008)
Rep. Phyllis Kahn Honored for Leadership on Racial Justice - (Posted: 2/4/2008)
Minnesota Receives "Very Good" Rating on National Cervical Cancer Prevention Study - (Posted: 1/8/2008)
Kahn Takes Next Step to Provide Swift Help for Bridge Survivors - (Posted: 11/15/2007)
Bridge Victims Present Emotional Testimony Before House Committee - (Posted: 10/25/2007)
Lawmakers Propose Help for Bridge Victims - (Posted: 10/25/2007)