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 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 in support of bills to decriminalize poverty

March 9, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Minnesota House Judiciary and Civil Law Committee Hon. Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair 559 State Office Building St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 RE: Minnesota Catholic Conference support of HF306 (Frazier) and HF336 (Becker-Finn) Chair Becker-Finn and Members … Continue reading →

Letter in Support of Restore the Vote Bill

Written Testimony of Mr. Ryan Hamilton, Government Affairs Associate H.F. 879 (Frazier) Restore the Vote February 23, 2021 Chair Mariani and Members of the House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee: The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Speak Up for Migrants and People Seeking Second Chances

Archbishop Hebda Testifies in Support of ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ Archbishop Bernard Hebda spoke to the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee expressing the Minnesota Catholic Conference’s (MCC) support for a bill, H.F. 1163 (Winkler), that would allow undocumented … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Efforts underway to shelter the homeless, keep kids safe at school, and decriminalize poverty

Aiding Shelter Providers Our Catholic faith calls us to shelter the homeless. Despite many charities living out this corporal work of mercy, the need continues to grow. Our partners at Catholic Charities Twin Cities tell us the number of people … Continue reading →

Coalition Asks Governor Walz to Use Emergency Executive Authority to Protect Those in Prison During COVID-19

April 15, 2020 Governor Tim Walz 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Walz, As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country and our state, both the public and private … Continue reading →

Minnesota Legislative Candidate Questionnaire

(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 →

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 →

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