MCN joined Senator Klobuchar for a press conference to promote The Charitable Act.
Category: Advocacy & Public Policy
Removal of Otto Bremer Trust leader upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirms district court’s removal of Otto Bremer Trust trustee in 2022.
Potential federal government shutdown
With hours to spare, Congress passed, and Pres. Biden signed, a 45-day spending bill to temporarily avoid a shutdown.
MCN files amicus brief in Minnesota Supreme Court’s Otto Bremer Trust case
MCN’s has filed an amicus brief with MN Supreme Court supporting upholding the removal of a charitable trustee for misconduct.
2022 Voter Engagement Report
A report on the exceptional voter engagement work done by nonprofit grantees in 2022!
2023 Legislative Session Recap
Overall, Minnesota’s 2023 legislative session was a success for the nonprofit sector.
Amendment on Oversight of Grants to Nonprofits
MCN is working closely with state agencies to advance amendments to omnibus bills regarding financial review of grants to nonprofits.
Nonprofit priorities in the Governor’s budget proposal; inclusion of nonprofit perspectives crucial to equitable implementation
Nonprofits should be encouraged to see the Governor’s proposed budget includes some of MCN’s top advocacy items related to equity in state grantmaking.
MCN’s reaction to proposal to prevent fraud and improve oversight
MCN’s response to the Governor’s newly announced plan to prevent fraud and improve oversight of federal grant dollars.
What to expect in 2023 legislative session
How the state oversees grants to nonprofits will be a major discussion at the Legislature. There are two main reasons why.