During a visit to Knoxville on Tuesday, Senator Joni Ernst made a stop at 3M to take a tour of their facility.

Senator Ernst tells KNIA/KRLS News she spoke with 3M employees and was able to see what is done at the facility including the opportunities they have following their expansion as well as listen to some of their concerns. Senator Ernst says, tax reform and health care are important for companies such as 3M to ensure their employees are properly taken care of. Senator Ernst also says she didn’t know many of 3M’s products went overseas and because of that she talked with 3M representatives about patent reform and the threat China brings to their overseas market.