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Tag: legislation

Mid-Session Legislative Update

Join us for a mid-session legislative update facilitated by the MCN Public Policy team.

Seven misperceptions that need to go away

Common misperceptions regarding nonprofits and their ability to talk with legislators, with important reality checks.

Published December 2, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, government, legislation, public policy

H.R.9495 passes House, unlikely to gain traction in Senate

After a spirited debate on the morning of November 21, 2024, the House passed H.R.9495, the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.”

Published November 21, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, federal, government, legislation, public policy

Minnesota nonprofits successfully mobilize to change Rep. Angie Craig’s vote on H.R.9495

As a result of the collective action taken by Minnesota nonprofits and community members over the past two days, Rep. Angie Craig has determined that she will no longer support H.R.9495 when it comes to the House floor for a new vote.

Published November 20, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, government, legislation, policy, public policy

MCN urges nonprofits to contact Rep. Angie Craig to vote NO on H.R.9495

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is tracking H.R.9495, a bill in Congress that could seriously harm nonprofits and has received renewed attention this week.

Published November 18, 2024
Categorized as Advocacy & Public Policy, General Tagged advocacy, congress, legislation, public policy
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