PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES 175 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 House of 651-296-2146 Fax: 651-297-8135 Representatives 800-657-3550 Paul Thissen, Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Aug. 20, 2014 Contact: Lee Ann Schutz 651-296-0337 [email protected]

You‘re invited to speak your mind Talk with legislators, be the speaker of the House and voice your opinion

Fairgoers are invited to meet and greet legislators and weigh in on hot political topics during their visit to the House of Representatives booth at the state fair. Take a “selfie,” a “twofie” or a formal portrait to post on social media as you grab the gavel and stand behind a replica of the House speaker’s desk. Complete with flags and the Abraham Lincoln portrait, the display gives you a feel for what it is like to stand in this position of power. Be sure to find out the fascinating history behind the portrait. The annual House opinion poll draws the attention of around 10,000 participants and will, once again, be available. Fairgoers can let their opinions be known on a number of issues such as public subsidies to the NFL for hosting the Super Bowl, legalizing marijuana for recreational use, requiring swimming lessons for all K-12 students and increasing the gas tax. Poll results should be available on the House website Sept. 2, the day after the fair. The House of Representatives exhibit is located in the Education Building on Cosgrove Street, just north of Dan Patch Avenue. The following is a list of representatives planning to attend (as of 9 a.m. Aug. 20) including dates, times and the district they represent:

Thursday, Aug. 21 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. (45B), Rep. (52A) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Rick Hansen (52A) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Rep. (11A)

Friday, Aug. 22 Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Clark Johnson (19A) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Tim Faust (11B) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rep. Joe Mullery (59A), Rep. (5A)

Saturday, Aug. 23 4 p.m. to 6 pm.: Rep. (18B); House Speaker Paul Thissen (61B)

Sunday, Aug. 24 Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Jerry Newton (37A) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Jason Isaacson (42B) Monday, Aug. 25 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Tom Hackbarth (31B) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rep. Tom Hackbarth (31B)

Tuesday, Aug. 26 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Barb Yarusso (42A), Rep. Dan Schoen (54A) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. (25A)

Wednesday, Aug.27 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Phyllis Kahn (60B), Rep. Diane Loeffler (60A) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Duane Quam (25A)

Thursday, Aug. 28 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Joe Atkins (52B), Rep. (43B) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. JoAnn Ward (53A) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rep. (24A) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Rep. Jason Isaacson (42B)

Friday, Aug. 29 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Raymond Dehn (59B), Rep. (51B) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. (16B)

Saturday, Aug. 30 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Roger Erickson (2A), Rep. (9B) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Phyllis Kahn (60B) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. David Bly (20B)

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