Overall, Minnesota’s 2023 legislative session was a success for the nonprofit sector.
Category: Advocacy & Public Policy
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.
Government oversight: optics and outcomes
The vast majority of nonprofits in Minnesota are scrupulous in following laws, complying with oversight requirements, and acting ethically. That isn’t always what the public perceives, unfortunately.
Legislative session left too many Minnesotans behind
Policymakers were unable to bridge the divide between approaches, and ultimately only agreed to allocate about one-quarter of the surplus.
Announcing Voter Engagement grantees
MCN is happy to announce our 2022 MCN Voter Engagement Grants recipients!
Overturning Roe v. Wade and nonprofits
MCN’s statement on the overturning of Roe v. Wade: The SCOTUS ruling creates more disparities for nonprofits to combat.
Duplicative and unnecessary government oversight of nonprofits: two legislative proposals
Two bills are moving quickly through the legislative process that would impose duplicative government oversight on nonprofits, creating unnecessary paperwork and preventing nimble action.