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National Catholic Register: Taking a Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting

Sports fans in some states may soon be able to place bets during a game. U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for expanded sports gambling by nullifying a federal law that had banned state sports betting. “We need to be concerned about the impact that gambling expansion will have on persons and families,” said Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, who told the Register that gambling addiction undermines families and harms the greater society.

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on June 12, 2018

Inside the Capitol - Human Trafficking & Pornography Connection Bill Heads to Governor Dayton

In this week's Inside the Capitol a bill that would collect information on the connections between pornography and human trafficking pass...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on May 18, 2018

The Politics of Language

“In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible. … Thus, political language has to consist largely...

Posted by Jason Adkins on May 07, 2018

Bishop Sirba on Opioids

Bishop Paul Sirba of Duluth talks about the Opioid epidemic in Minnesota following a meeting with legislative leaders and Governor Mark D...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on April 27, 2018

Sports gambling: Leave the money on the table

In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court may loosen federal restrictions on sports gambling. As a result, many states have proactively...

Posted by Sarah Carter on April 19, 2018

Letter of Request: Hold Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Responsible in Opioid Crisis

April 19, 2018 The Honorable Julie RosenMinnesota Senate95 University Avenue W.Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3235St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear S...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on April 19, 2018

Inside The Capitol: Affordable Housing (Episode 6 - 4.13.18)

In this week's episode of Inside the Capitol the legislature returns to session following the Easter break. Before session wraps up in Ma...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on April 13, 2018

We are all responsible for helping the poor

Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation overall (after Iowa). This is according to new overall state rankings by U.S. New...

Posted by Anne Krisnik on April 10, 2018

Inside the Capitol: Fighting Poverty + Surrogacy Abuse Protections (Episode 4 - 3.16.18)

In this week's Inside the Capitol we take you to the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition Day on the Hill, an organization co-sponsored ...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on March 16, 2018

Inside the Capitol: Pornography & Human Trafficking Bill Hearing (Episode 3 - 3.9.18)

In this week's Inside the Capitol human trafficking and its ties to pornography are brought into focus. We hear powerful testimony from s...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on March 09, 2018