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LWVLMPA Monthly Member Meeting with special guest Senator Ann Rest

Senator Ann Rest reflects on 40+ years in the Minnesota Legislature and her journey as a pioneering woman in state politics. She shares formative childhood stories that shaped her values around ethics, honesty, belonging, and public service and talks about the evolution of women’s leadership in government, from being one of few women in the 1980s to today’s female‑led caucuses and committees. Sen Rest offers candid insights on bipartisanship, noting that while public votes are polarized, real collaboration still happens behind the scenes and discusses current challenges in education, including school funding, student safety, and community support during immigration enforcement actions. She then goes on to talk about the state of women’s rights, reproductive freedom, and the long‑running effort to pass a Minnesota ERA. Sen Rest encourages attendees to reflect on how they support their communities, sparking a heartfelt exchange among participants.