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 →

Inside the Capitol: Standing in solidarity with hospitality workers; remaining vigilant over issues affecting the institutional Church

Inside the Capitol Forming and Informing Catholics to Transform Minnesota Supporting “Right to Recall” The employer/employee relationship is a reciprocal one that carries with it rights and duties on the part of both actors. Employees are responsible for fulfilling their … Continue reading →

Minnesota Catholic Conference Speaks Up for Migrants and People Seeking Second Chances

Inside the Capitol Forming and Informing Catholics to Transform Minnesota 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 … 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 →

Inside the Capitol – The morality of crafting a budget: Minnesota Catholic Conference weighs in on predatory lending, and legalizing vice to make ends meet

There are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes, as the saying goes. But our state government must also accomplish one other thing. A budget. And, it must be balanced, so says our state’s constitution. This … 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 →

Inside the Capitol: Mass Cap Lifted, COVID-19 Vaccine Principles, and the Legislative Session Begins

More Minnesota Catholics can attend Mass at a single time starting Monday, January 11. This change to Governor Tim Walz’s COVID-19 restrictions came after the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) – on behalf of several religious communities – requested the administration … Continue reading →

2021 Legislature: MCC seeks to protect poor, vulnerable as COVID relief takes center stage

Joe Towalski, Central Minnesota Catholic – First published January 3, 2021 The 2021 state legislative session begins Jan. 5 in St. Paul. A main focus for lawmakers will be providing relief and assistance to help Minnesotans with the ongoing challenges … Continue reading →

Minnesota, Our Common Home: A Resource for Evangelization

Statement from Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) Executive Director Jason Adkins in Response to Misleading Article Appearing at ChurchMilitant.com December 2, 2019 We were disappointed to read Church Militant’s misleading and agenda-driven posting about our educational resource, “Minnesota, Our Common Home.” … Continue reading →

Taking a Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting

6/13/18 Brian Fraga – National Catholic Register WASHINGTON — Sports fans in some states may soon be able to place bets during a game if their favorite baseball team will score two runs in an inning, or if their college … Continue reading →

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