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In 2021 there were a record 72 women legislators in Minnesota. But 8 female state senators have announced they are leaving. The reasons are complex. What's happening and what does it mean for female representation in the state legislature? Cathy Wurzer talks with former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch - a political strategist and co-host of the political podcast "Wrong about Everything."

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Eight of Minnesota's 21 female state senators are leaving the legislature this fall. The reasons are complex. Cathy Wurzer talks with former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch - a political strategist and co-host of the political podcast "Wrong about Everything."

Eight of Minnesota's 21 female state senators are leaving the legislature this fall. In 2021 there were a record 72 women legislators, so what's happening and what does it mean for female representation in the state legislature? Cathy Wurzer talks with former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch - a political strategist and co-host of the political podcast "Wrong about Everything."




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