Legislative Statements & Testimony
Bishop Kettler’s Statement Regarding Recent Presidential Executive Orders
Diocese of St. Cloud January 30, 2017 Our nation has a long history of welcoming immigrants and refugees. Whether leaving their homelands...
Continue reading…CHAMN/MCC Joint Letter to the Legislature: Health Care with a Priority for Accessibility and Affordability for Everyone
January 18, 2017 Health Care with a Priority for Accessibility and Affordability for Everyone THE ISSUE: Principles for consideration as...
Continue reading…Letter from Mr. Shawn Peterson to Civil Law and Data Practices Committee Members regarding HF 3 (REAL ID) “lawful status” language
Dear Civil Law and Data Practices Committee Members: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in...
Continue reading…Letter from Bishop Andrew Cozzens to legislators regarding REAL ID
Dear REAL ID Conference Committee Members: Peace be with you. I write today to ask that, as you negotiate SF 3589 (REAL ID), you not inc...
Continue reading…Letter from Jason Adkins to legislators regarding drug sentencing reform
Dear Legislator: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes to express suppor...
Continue reading…Letter from Jason Adkins to Senate Tax Committee regarding internet sports gambling
Dear Senate Tax Committee Member: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes ...
Continue reading…Remarks from Mr. Jason Adkins on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA & DAPA
Remarks from Mr. Jason Adkins, MCC Executive Director Press Conference: Immigration Advocates Discuss SCOTUS Oral Arguments on DACA &...
Continue reading…Testimony from Kathryn Mollen, supporting Drug Sentencing Reform (SF 3481, Latz)
Testimony of Ms. Kathryn Mollen, Policy and Outreach Coordinator Senate Judiciary Committee April 8, 2016 Drug Sentencing Reform: S.F. 34...
Continue reading…Testimony in support of Drug Sentencing Reform Guidelines
Jason Adkins, Executive Director, Minnesota Catholic ConferenceSenate Judiciary Committee, February 22, 2016 Mr. Chairman and Members of ...
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