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 →

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 →

Letter of testimony regarding Minnesota Family Investment Program appropriations

May 3, 2021 Dear Members of the Health and Human Services Conference Committee: As organizations representing Minnesota parents and children statewide, we appreciate the opportunity to provide written public testimony regarding the Minnesota Family Investment Program appropriations in HF2128/SF2360. First, … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: As legislature nears end of regular session, Minnesota Catholics are on mission to transform Minnesota in defense of life & dignity

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 … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Legislature shifts focus following Easter/Passover break; Rarely used loophole keeps all bills alive

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. While traditionally intended as a time to rest in … Continue reading →

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