(Download a PDF version) (Download a Microsoft Word version) ***Make sure to fill in the candidate’s name and your parish name IN THE INTRODUCTION*** Dear _____________________: I attend _________________ parish in your district. My faith provides me with the principles … Continue reading
Restorative Justice
MCC: Surrogacy commission, drug sentencing reform among legislative wins
(May 27, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – Maria Wiering) The establishment of a surrogacy commission, passage of drug sentencing reform legislation and withdrawal of a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide are among the victories the Minnesota Catholic Conference is … Continue reading
Letter from Jason Adkins to legislators regarding drug sentencing reform
(PDF version) May 10, 2016 Dear Legislator: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes to express support for HF 3983 (Cornish) / SF 3481 (Latz), which would modify drug sentencing laws. The … Continue reading
Testimony from Kathryn Mollen, supporting Drug Sentencing Reform (SF 3481, Latz)
(PDF version) Testimony of Ms. Kathryn Mollen, Policy and Outreach Coordinator Senate Judiciary Committee April 8, 2016 Drug Sentencing Reform: S.F. 3481 (Latz) Chariman Latz and Members of the Committee: Good morning. My name is Kathryn Mollen and I … Continue reading
Testimony in support of Drug Sentencing Reform Guidelines
Jason Adkins, Executive Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference Senate Judiciary Committee, February 22, 2016 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Good morning. My name is Jason Adkins and I am executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (“MCC”). MCC is … Continue reading