The Catholic Spirit: Special session ends, Minnesota Catholic Conference notes key victories

The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is celebrating five key victories at the conclusion of the Minnesota State Legislature’s special ...

In a Tough Budget Year, Minnesota Catholic Conference Helps Deliver Key Legislative Victories

PDF Version CONTACT:  Chris Mulcahey  [email protected]    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 10, 2025 Principled advocacy from faithful ...

Star Tribune: Enrollment is up in health care program for undocumented Minnesotans. GOP wants it to go.

Interest is higher than anticipated in a new program offering health care to residents who don’t have legal status. Minnesota’s new pro...

Written Testimony in Opposition to Sections 1 and 3 of H.F. 10

PDF VersionChair Nash and Members of the House State and Local Government Finance Committee: We write to express our opposition to Sectio...

Oral Testimony in Opposition to Sections 1 and 3 of H.F. 10

Chair Backer and Members of the Committee: I am Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy ...

The Catholic Spirit: ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ – a broader perspective

The Catholic Spirit: ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ – a broader perspective

Work in the vineyard must continue

Because Catholics across Minnesota urged legislators to put families first, many of our poorest families across the state will now benefit from a nation-leading Child Tax Credit. More work is needed to make more families eligible, but this per-child refundable tax credit is expected to reduce childhood poverty in Minnesota by 20-30%.

Jason Adkins testifies in support of Drivers License for All to the Senate Transportation Committee

PDF Version S.F. 27 Driver’s Licenses for AllTestimony from Jason Adkins My name is Jason Adkins, and I am the executive director of MCC...

Testimony of Bishop Kettler in Support of H.F. 4, Driver's License for All to the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee

Watch the video to hear Bishop Kettler's testimony in support of this legislation. 

MCC Social Concerns Committee Member, Alejandra Chavas-Rivas, Testifies in Support of Immigrant Driver's License (H.F. 4)