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%.

The legislature is making final decisions. Why your voice matters even in the final stages.

It is vital that Minnesota Catholics share their concerns with elected officials as the omnibus bills are being finalized as we near the ...

JRLC Emergency Shelter Funding Conference Committee Testimony

PDF Version May 9th, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Dear Governor Walz and Members of the Health and Human Services Conference Committee: As cl...

The Catholic Spirit: Marijuana, abortion, gender bills opposed by Catholic bishops make headway in Legislature

Despite strong opposition from the Catholic Church and others, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law April 27 a bill designed to make so-called “...

MinnPost: The tough, lonely job of being a marijuana legalization opponent in Minnesota

At each committee stop, a small group of people representing themselves or organizations like the trucking industry, traffic safety watch...

AP: Minnesota moves to strengthen status as ‘trans refuge state’

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House was moving Thursday toward strengthening the state’s protections for children and their famili...

Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus: Senator Rasmusson successfully amends bills moving through the committee process

Despite being in the minority party, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has been successful in amending bills as they move through...

Red Lake Nation News: Minnesotans of all Backgrounds Testify in Support of Passing Earned Sick & Safe Time Statewide

St. Paul, Minnesota — On Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Senate Human Services Committee held a hearing on the Earned Sick and Safe Time ...

Jason Adkins Testifies in Support of Earned Sick and Safe Time S.F. 34/H.F. 19

Advocating for Children – Born and Unborn

A core principle of Catholic Social Teaching is to exercise, in our public policy making and in our various labors, a preferential option...