State Fair Opinion Poll Results

Fairgoers favor enabling parents to choose the right school for their children Thousands of people stopped by the House of Representatives booth at the State Fair and voiced their opinion on a dozen policy-related questions covering issues from mask mandates … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Opportunity, Flexibility, Access to a High Quality Education for Every Child

Families across Minnesota should have the opportunity to access the best K-12 education option for their children. Schools where children have the opportunity to excel should be available to all families, regardless of what neighborhoods they live in or what … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: School Choice Week and COVID relief for nonpublic schools

Supporting School Choice National School Choice Week is underway (January 24-30). Minnesota legislators have introduced multiple bills aimed at creating more educational opportunities for students. In the House, H.F. 153, authored by Representatives Robbins, Dettmer, and Koznick, would make nonpublic … Continue reading →

Non-public school advocates ask Governor Walz for Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds to support non-public school needs

April 17, 2020 Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan: We write to you on … Continue reading →

Coalition Letter Regarding Education Tax Credits

Opportunity, Flexibility, Access to a High-Quality Education for Every Child Letter from Opportunity for All Kids, Minnesota Independent School Forum, Ed Allies, Minnesota Catholic Conference, Great MN Schools, and Minnesota Business Partnership PDF Version Families across Minnesota should have the … Continue reading →

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