Much, including our politics, cannot go back to the way it was before. It is, as Pope Francis says, a time for choosing.
Jason Adkins: A time for choosing in politics
MCC director: State lawmakers rise above divisions in budget compromise
There were several victories for families and people in need during the 2019 legislative session, which saw a divided government reach compromises to serve the common good, said Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
Bishop Kettler: Provisional driver’s license is good for immigrant families, public safety
Allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain a provisional license isn’t a reward for breaking the law. It’s smart public policy that makes our roadways safer for everyone.
Legislative update: Break in session offers opportunity to meet with legislators
Right now, there are several bills about which you can send a message or call your legislator
Minnesota Legislature sets budget targets
The big news at the Capitol last week was the release by the Minnesota House and Senate of their budget targets. These targets are important because they set a framework for how much spending each committee is allowed to do in relationship to the overall state budget.
Legislative update: school choice proposal gets hearing, commercial surrogacy bill faces deadline
On March 19, the Senate Tax Committee had a hearing for a bill that would greatly expand school choice in the state.
Legislative update: Opioid epidemic, immigrant driver’s licenses, prenatal care
During the final week of February, there were a number of committee hearings on legislation that the Minnesota Catholic Conference is following.
Minnesota legislative update: Jan. 21, 2019
The following update on the 2019 Minnesota state legislative session is provided by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Church’s official public policy voice in the state.