Pages tagged "Poor and Vulnerable"

Studies Find Crash Rates Rise When States Legalize Marijuana; Suggest Link to Alcohol

This article discusses two studies of the crash rates which spiked with the legalization of recreational marijuana use and retail sales.R...

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MCC Takes a Closer Looks at Housing Issues

Adequate shelter is a basic human need, as housing is a cornerstone of family stability and child development and traditionally is one th...

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Minnesotans overwhelmingly reject payday loans Community and faith groups to announce polling results in Duluth
Minnesotans overwhelmingly reject payday loans Community and faith groups to announce polling results in Duluth

For more information, contact:Pre-press conference: Bob Hulteen – (612) 501-9186Director of Communications and Public Voice, Minneapolis ...

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Vigilant Advocacy Ahead of Special Session

Recess is no time for rest The legislature is in recess now that the 2021 regular session came to its constitutionally mandated end on Mo...

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Letter to State Leaders Highlighting Special Session Negotiation Priorities

Dear State Leaders (Gov. Tim Walz & Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Senator Paul Gazelka - Majority Leader, and Speaker of the House Melissa...

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Letter to Transportation Conference Committee requesting adoption of House Positions on Driver’s License Eligibility and Suspension Reform

The Honorable Frank Hornstein, ChairTransportation Finance and Policy Committee545 State Office BuildingSt. Paul, MN 55155 The Honorable ...

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Letter to HHS Conference Committee highlighting key provisions

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Dear Members of the Health and Human Services Conference Committee: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public pol...

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Letter to Commerce Conference Committee in Support of Pay Day Lending Interest Cap

The Honorable Gary Dahms, Chair Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee2111 Minnesota Senate Bldg.St. Paul, MN 5515...

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Letter of testimony regarding Minnesota Family Investment Program appropriations

Dear Members of the Health and Human Services Conference Committee: As organizations representing Minnesota parents and children statewid...

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As legislature nears end of regular session, Minnesota Catholics are on mission to transform Minnesota in defense of life & dignity

Minnesota’s legislature ends its regular session in mid-May. This deadline makes right now a key time for Catholics to fulfill the missio...

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