The International Falls Journal posts commentary from Senator Tom Bakk on his legislative priorities…

The new legislative session began on Jan. 5 and there are many pressing issues our state needs to address including balancing the state budget, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and helping small businesses and their workers recover from the pandemic.

His priority on broadband…

I am also working on improving the access and affordability of high-speed broadband in Northern Minnesota. Working and learning is especially challenging without reliable internet access.