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Inside the Capitol
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MCC Takes a Closer Looks at Housing Issues
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · September 24, 2021 2:30 PM
Adequate shelter is a basic human need, as housing is a cornerstone of family stability and child development and traditionally is one the best avenues for building economic stability and generational wealth. As MCC considers a long-term policy agenda to provision the family and promote family economic security, we are more closely examining issues surrounding housing policies.
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Protecting people from usury, ensuring equitable compensation for Catholic school teachers, and speaking up to keep religion in the classroom
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · August 20, 2021 2:50 PM
Minnesotans deserve good policies which will naturally strengthen families. Instead, our current payday lending laws allow lenders to charge sky-high interest rates that become a debt trap for borrowers. Pope Francis denounces this modern-day usuary because it takes advantage of people in desperate financial situations. He warns that weakening the family, “poses a threat to the mature growth of individuals, the cultivation of community values, and the moral progress of cities and countries.”
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Session has ended. Where are Catholics helping to transform our state? Where will the Catholic voice still be needed?
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · July 23, 2021 3:00 PM
This past session, the Minnesota Catholic Conference engaged on policy proposals in both the House and Senate even though we knew that finding bi-partisan support on a given issue could be difficult. The principles of our faith provide the proper footing to avoid falling into today’s deeply partisan trenches while also building bridges across those trenches to bring people together.
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School Choice is Front and Center as Capitol Reopens to the Public
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · June 18, 2021 3:00 PM
Catholics are back at the Capitol making their voices heard in-person now that the doors of “the people’s house” have reopened to the public. A 15-month closure amid the pandemic shifted most legislative business and public advocacy online.
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Vigilant Advocacy Ahead of Special Session
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · May 25, 2021 3:00 PM
Recess is no time for rest
The legislature is in recess now that the 2021 regular session came to its constitutionally mandated end on Monday, May 17th. However, this “recess” is not a time for rest and relaxation. In fact, the clock is ticking again.
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Bishops meet with state leaders to advocate for life, dignity, and the common good
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · May 07, 2021 3:00 PM
In these final days before regular session ends on May 17th, Catholic laity continue advocating to uphold life, dignity, and the common good. But not only are people in the pews speaking out, so are our shepherds.
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As legislature nears end of regular session, Minnesota Catholics are on mission to transform Minnesota in defense of life & dignity
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · April 23, 2021 3:00 PM
Minnesota’s legislature ends its regular session in mid-May. This deadline makes right now a key time for Catholics to fulfill the missionary call to bring our faith into the public arena by speaking up for policies that uphold life and dignity.
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Legislature shifts focus following Easter/Passover break; Rarely used loophole keeps all bills alive
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · April 02, 2021 3:00 PM
After taking their annual “spring break”, legislators are back to work on Tuesday, April 6th. The break is a fixture in the legislative calendar and always coincides with the Easter/Passover holidays.
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Catholic Conference stands in solidarity with hospitality workers; remains vigilant over issues affecting the institutional Church.
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · March 19, 2021 3:00 PM
Supporting “Right to Recall”
The employer/employee relationship is a reciprocal one that carries with it rights and duties on the part of both actors. Employees are responsible for fulfilling their commitments to an employer by providing honest labor that produces good goods and good services. Employers are responsible for treating their employees justly and providing good work and fair pay that is consistent with each person’s dignity and family obligations (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church §§ 2427-36.)