John,

Thanks to faithful citizens like you, we accomplished a lot this year to protect life and promote the common good in Minnesota. Take a look👇

P.S. don't miss the contest opportunity at the bottom of this newsletter.

2026 Session Wins | What Passed, What Didn't

What Passed (Bills we spearheaded or actively promoted)

✅ Prediction Markets Ban (Apps like Kalshi, which are gateways to gambling addiction, especially among young men.)

✅ Landmark Social Media Bill (Puts parents back in the driver's seat of kids' social media use)

✅ Guardrails on AI in Healthcare (Requires a human to review adverse healthcare coverage decisions)

✅ Crisis Nursery Licensure Relief (Removes unnecessary red tape for pro-family organizations )

What Was Stopped (Bills we worked tirelessly to block)

❌ IVF Insurance Mandate (In Vitro Fertilization is fraught with difficult ethical dilemmas)

❌ Physician-Assisted Suicide (Would have made killing the cheapest route for our loved ones at the end of their life)

❌ Online Sports Gambling (A state sanctioned consumer fraud scheme that would prey on Minnesota families)

❌ Equal Rights Amendment (Would have further entrenched abortion rights and impose gender ideology on Minnesotans)

Faithful Catholic Citizens Showed Up This Year

15,000+

Messages were sent to legislators from faithful Catholics like you

1,000+

People attended Adoration at the Capitol to pray for our elected leaders and our state, bringing Jesus into the center of our work

325

Individual meetings and phone calls between MCC and legislators

35

Occasions of verbal and written testimony at the Capitol during crucial hearings from MCC staff and bishops

2026 is a big election year in Minnesota.

Early voting for primaries has already begun!

Every seat of the Minnesota legislators in the House and Senate is up for election. In addition, the governor, every U.S. House seat, and one U.S. Senate seat are also up for grabs.

Our dedicated election webpage has everything you need:

• A list of questions to ask candidates
• Catholic Social Teaching principles to follow
• Information on polling locations
• And more! Check it out 👇

NEW: Get Important Action Alerts Sent Right to Your Phone

Last But Not Least: Events and Opportunities

Righteous Relief: Addressing Pain and Suffering from the Heart of the Church

When: September 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mendota Heights, MN
Investment: $25

🚨 Action Alert from USCCB: Call on the U.S. Senate to Protect Our Haitian Neighbors

Thank you for being a voice for life and dignity in Minnesota.

- Minnesota Catholic Conference Staff