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This is a FREE one-page newsletter sent out weekly during legislative sessions, and occasionally during the interim.  It is the perfect way to find out what is happening in the legislature and how it will affect nonprofit organizations in Minnesota.  We also use it to keep you informed about upcoming public policy events.  The newsletter is available by e-mail or by fax.

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2003 Issues

• December 17, 2003 - Are you a nonprofit that delivers programs and services? If so, please take MCN's latest survey!
• December 4, 2003 - 2004 Budget Forecast Release information and reminder about MCN's upcoming Policy Conference.
• November 13, 2003 - Register for MCN's Public Policy Conference today!
• November 3, 2003 - MCN still needs to hear from you! If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to fill out our survey of nonprofit sector layoffs.
• October 30, 2003 - The 2003 MCN Nonprofit Economy Report is now available. The report is an excellent source of current econoomic information on the nonprofit sector in Minnesota.
• October 8, 2003 - MCN welcomes Bill Gates, Sr. and Chuck Collins to the Twin Cities! The authors of Wealth and Our Commonwealth will be discussing the effect that estate tax repeal would have on the United States, including implications for charitable giving, family farms and small businesses, and future generations. This alert details the event and MCN's campaign on this issue.
• September 25, 2003 - The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is considering a proposed 2004 budget. This alert is a schedule of those hearings and provides information on how to testify.
• August 15, 2003 - MCN survey reminder, stories needed for the Minnesota is Watching Coalition, and hearing details from the Campaign Finance Board on lobbyist fees.
• July 31, 2003 - Has your nonprofit laid-off staff, left positions unfilled, or cut back on hours? If so, please take a moment to fill out our latest survey.
• July 1, 2003 - Announces a workshop on cuts in work supports for low-income people, announces that Session Wrap Up handouts are available on the web, and urges nonprofits to submit comments to the Campaign Finance Board on the new lobbyist fees.
• June 18, 2003 - Details and sign-up sheet for MCN's 2003 Session Wrap Up.
• June 17, 2003 - Action Alert: Urge lawmakers to oppose repeal of the Estate Tax.
• June 2, 2003 - Action Alert: Minnesota is Watching as Governor Pawlenty tours the state to discuss the budget passed by the 2003 special session.
• May 23, 2003 - Action Alert: Urge lawmakers to use federal revenues to address state deficit.
• May 14, 2003 - The Minnesota is Watching Campaign needs you!
• May 7, 2003 - Details on the Minnesota is Watching Campaign!
• April 17, 2003 - New publications from the Minnesota Budget Project and information on TPT's new Minnesota Channel.
• April 15, 2003 - Information on contacting your legislators while they are at home in their districts.
• April 11, 2003 - Information and sign-up sheet for a Nonprofit Budget Briefing, Strategy and Skills Session: State Budget Cuts Impact Ramsey County Nonprofits, April 23, 2003.
• April 7, 2003 - Action Alert: Call your legislators to urge them to support a deficit solution that raises additional revenue to offset cuts.
• April 4, 2003 (e-mail only) - New Twin Cities Public Television program premieres tonight - will include weekly presentations produced in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies.
• March 27, 2003 - Details on MCN's Deleted for Budgetary Reasons Campaign.
• March 26, 2003 - Information on Alliance for Justice's Worry-Free Advocacy Workshop, April 7, 2003.
• March 25, 2003 - Action Alert: Call Senators to oppose cuts in federal programs for low-income families.
• March 21, 2003 - Sign-up sheet for a presentation by Deptartment of Human Services staff on the Local Intervention Grants for Self-Sufficiency (LIGSS) initiative (4/8/03).
• March 18, 2003 - Information on the impacts of Governor Pawlenty's
  FY 2004-05 Budget proposal and a sign-up form for MCN's Coffee with Commissioner Salomone event.
• March 12, 2003 - Information on a campaign to freeze nonprofit postal rates and Governor Pawlenty's Supplemental Budget.
• March 11, 2003 - MCN launches a survey of nonprofits to find out how their funding will be impacted by the Governor's budget proposal.
• March 5, 2003 - Sign up sheet for Nonprofit Action Day and Coffee with Commissioner Salomone. This issue also provides updated unallotment information.
• February 27, 2003 - Sign up sheet for Nonprofit Action Day!
• February 22, 2003 - This update provides an analysis of the Governor's unallotment order and budget recommendations for FY 2004-05.  It also includes links to these documents and information on upcoming events.
• February 7, 2003 - This alert provides an update on unallotment action taken by the Governor and next steps for nonprofits.
• February 6, 2003 - This update provides information on upcoming events and a workshop on Legislative Organizing.
• January 29, 2003 - This alert provides an update on the status of budget negotiations at the Capitol and Conference Committee member contact information.
• January 22, 2003 - Sign up sheet for two workshops: "Crafting your Message for Decision-Makers" (2/3/03) and "Legislative Organizing and Beyond" (2/10/03)
• January 16, 2003 - Sign up sheet for the Coffee with the Commissioner series and the briefing with State Demographer Tom Gillaspy.
• January 14, 2003 - Governor announces FY2003 budget cuts - this alert provides background information and suggestions for action.
• January 7, 2003 - includes signup information for Session Line-Up (1/10/03), the Coffee with the Commissioner Series, and a briefing with State Demographer Tom Gillaspy (1/29/03).  Also includes information on what is happening at the legislature.

(Last updated: June 15, 2004)

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