Rep. Hanson fights for safe and healthy neighborhoods through behavioral health improvements, criminal justice reforms that improve lives and save money, and reductions in gun violence.

ND Lawmakers at odds over paid family leave - Fargo Forum, Feb. 3, 2021

Emergency Paid Leave Would Protect Workers, Businesses, Schools & Public Health - press conference, July 2020

North Dakota pretrial services pilot project moves ahead - Bismarck Tribune, Oct. 1, 2019

Legislature continues Prison Reform Push – Minot Daily News, April 9, 2019

Legislative Session Produced Criminal Justice Reform – Letter to the Editor, Fargo Forum, May 15, 2019

North Dakota lawmakers pitch gun seizure bill as life-saving tool – Bismarck Tribune, Jan. 15, 2019

McFeely: Red Flag law is more accurately ‘public safety’ – Fargo Forum, Jan. 23, 2019

Gov. Burgum signs Rep. Hanson's bill to direct more assistance to veterans who need dentures, hearing aids and glasses - Minot Daily News, April 11, 2019

Rep. Hanson delivers powerful floor speech on lack of funding for behavioral health care – April 21, 2017: Press release and KX News coverage

Rep. Hanson works for opportunities for you to get ahead and stay ahead with paid family leave, university research, health care coverage, and property tax reform:

Fargo lawmaker proposes paid family leave program for North Dakota workers – Bismarck Tribune, Jan. 28, 2019

Paid leave is a win-win, Letter to the Editor – Fargo Forum, July 22, 2019

UND, NDSU research bill fails in the House – Grand Forks Herald, March 20, 2019

Speaking at Ready to Run in Fargo in October 2017

(photo credit: Michael Vosburg / Fargo Forum)

Rep. Hanson speaks about the need for more women to run for office (10/13/17):

Fargo Forum: With training sessions, group looks to boost women's representation in politics

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Representing District 44 In The North Dakota House

Karla Rose Hanson