Inside the Capitol: School Choice is Front and Center as Capitol Reopens to the Public

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. When … Continue reading →

Action Alert: Prevent Taxpayer Funded Abortion

President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2022 budget in which he proposes to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. Calling for the elimination of Hyde in a president’s budget is unprecedented. Without the Hyde Amendment and related … Continue reading →

Letter to State Leaders Highlighting Special Session Negotiation Priorities

May 24, 2021 Gov. Tim Walz & Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Senator Paul Gazelka, Majority Leader 3113 Senate Office Building 95 University Ave. W. St. … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Vigilant Advocacy Ahead of Special Session

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, … Continue reading →

Letter to HHS Conference Committee highlighting key provisions

May 5, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Dear Members of the Health and Human Services Conference Committee: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice for the Catholic Church in Minnesota, has joined multiple letters on HHS-related matters, but we write … Continue reading →

Letter to Transportation Conference Committee requesting adoption of House positions on Driver’s License Eligibility and Suspension Reform

May 5, 2021 The Honorable Frank Hornstein, Chair Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 545 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 The Honorable Scott J. Newman, Chair Transportation Finance and Policy Committee Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3105 St. Paul, MN … Continue reading →

Letter to Commerce Conference Committee in Support of Pay Day Lending Interest Cap

May 4, 2021 The Honorable Gary Dahms, Chair Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee 2111 Minnesota Senate Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55155 The Honorable Zack Stephenson, Chair Commerce Finance and Policy 509 State Office Building St. Paul, MN … Continue reading →

Letter to Jobs Conference Committee Urging Inclusion of Earned Sick and Safe Time and Emergency Rehire and Retention Language in Final Bill

May 3, 2021 The Honorable Eric R. Pratt, Chair Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3219 St. Paul, MN 55155 The Honorable Mohamud Noor, Chair House Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Bishops meet with state leaders to advocate for life, dignity, and the common good

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. Legislative negotiations often … Continue reading →

Non Public Education Partners 2021 Legislative Session Initiatives

Nonpublic Education Partners is a coalition of organizations who have come together to advance a unified legislative agenda for the 2021 Legislative Session in support of nonpublic students in Minnesota. During the 2021 Legislative Session, we are supporting three legislative … Continue reading →

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