Pages tagged "Labor and Economy"
Written Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins, Esq., Executive Director, on “Ban the Box” H.F. 690/S.F. 523
House Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries CommitteeMarch 7, 2013 “Ban the Box” H.F. 690/S.F. 523 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Co...
Continue reading…Family Economic Security Act Testimony, February 27, 2013
Written Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins, Executive DirectorThe House Select Committee on Living Wage JobsFebruary 27, 2013 Mr. Chairman, Me...
Continue reading…Gun control: What does the Church say?
The Sandy Hook school massacre of 20 innocent children and seven adults by a troubled gunman — who used a semi-automatic “assault” rifle ...
Continue reading…The Catholic Spirit: Poverty relief, health care, marriage among priorities this session for Catholic conference
Every legislative session presents both opportunities and challenges, says Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Con...
Continue reading…Encouraging an economy of participation
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Labor Day statement, “Placing Work and Workers at the Center of Economic Life” declares that the...
Continue reading…Of popes, presidents and peace
Too often today, we hear complaints about the church meddling in politics. We are accused of trying to take the reins of political power ...
Continue reading…The economy and the justice owed to God
It has long been a tradition within the church on the anniversary of a noteworthy event or document to reflect on it and view its content...
Continue reading…Minnesota’s Catholic bishops ask legislature and governor to put the common good first in budget negotiations
Minnesota’s Catholic bishops have been watching the State’s budget negotiations unfold with great concern, and hope Gov. Dayton and legis...
Continue reading…State government shutdown: A wake-up call to mend our civic culture
Now that our elected leaders have collided in a game of “chicken” and significant portions of state government are idled, a pall has been...
Continue reading…State budget solution must not harm poor, vulnerable
The following is a legislative update provided by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, which advocates on behalf of the state’s bishops for...
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