Issues include child tax credit, recreational marijuana, abortion
Minnesota Catholic Conference urges contacting lawmakers on bills that impact families
Inside the Capitol: Minnesota bishops meet with lawmakers to advocate for policies putting families first
“The bishops also met with Catholic legislators from their individual dioceses, which was a new feature of the day this year. In the spirit of faithful citizenship, it was a rewarding experience for the bishops to get to know or strengthen their relationships with many of the Catholics serving our state at the Capitol.”
‘New pro-life agenda’ sees wins in state battles to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms
Expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage is part of a necessary pro-life strategy in post-Roe America to accompany parents who choose life, some clergy, legislators and advocates told OSV News.
Biden argues new budget would reflect U.S. values; GOP hits rising debt
Democratic President Joe Biden unveiled the third budget proposal of his presidency March 9, and his first to a divided Congress.
Families First Project offers tools to advocate for pro-family policies
One of the Families First Projects’ foundational goals is to create an appropriate “policy ecosystem” that supports the creation of stable families and helps them flourish by making it easier to get married, stay married, have kids, raise kids in economically stable environments, and care for extended family.
Catholic agencies say Inflation Reduction Act addresses long-standing goals
Landmark legislation to address climate change, reduce prescription drug costs and establish a minimum tax on large corporations once thought dead was suddenly passed by the Senate and is being hailed by Catholic advocates.
Congress urged to ‘seize hopeful moment,’ vote to protect life, common good
Several bishops said Congress has taken no action since Dobbs on measures the USCCB has previously endorsed and continues to support, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act, and an expanded child tax credit.
Despite reducing poverty, expanded child tax credit’s future is uncertain
More than 61 million children in more than 36 million households benefited from the credit, according to a study released Dec. 22 by the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University.