MCN's Legislative Update - See recent issues and sign up for the Legislative Update, the perfect way to find out what is happening in the Minnesota State Legislature and how it will affect nonprofits.

Previous Public Policy Headlines - An archive of public policy news that has gotten pushed off the front page.

Public Policy Events - Information on upcoming MCN public policy trainings and events.  This page provides detailed descriptions of events, and registration and parking information.

Previous Events - Check here for pictures, handouts, and even video and audio clips from our recent public policy events.

Minnesota Budget Project - The Minnesota Budget Project, an initiative of MCN, provides independent research, analysis, and outreach on budget and tax policy issues, emphasizing their impact on low- and moderate-income persons and the organizations that serve them.

Minnesota is Watching - Find out about this informal coalition of nonprofit, labor, community and faith-based organizations, united by a common concern for Minnesota's economic future and quality of life.

Minnesota Participation Project - This is an exciting effort to support and expand the capacity of Minnesota nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to effectively engage in permissible nonpartisan voter engagement efforts - registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) activities - in 2007 and beyond.

Estate Tax Reform Campaign - Details on the importance of the estate tax for our democracy, economy, and country as a whole; and how permanent repeal of the estate tax would devastate Minnesota's nonprofits. Click here to find out how you can get involved!

Government Grants & Contracts Project - Find out about MCN's three-year study to assess the current patterns of government grants and contracts with nonprofit organizations at the state and county level.

Nonprofits REACH OUT! - Invite elected officials and candidates to your organization's site.  We have all the information you need to set up a successful visit!

Contacting Elected Officials - This page has information on finding out who your state and federal elected officials are; provides current contact information; and has helpful tips for how to visit, call, write, or e-mail your elected officials.

Nonprofit Advocacy - Nonprofits should be involved in the political process!  This page provides the basics of how and why to lobby - and what the limits are.

Helpful Handouts from Policy Events - MCN holds many public policy events throughout the year with plenty of useful handouts.  We post the most popular ones here.

Nonprofit Workforce Hurt by Government Cuts, Slow Economic Recovery - findings from MCN's nonprofit staffing change survey.

Impact of the Final FY 2004-05 Budget - a spreadsheet describing programs and services impacted by state budget decisions.

Deleted for Budgetary Reasons - website for the Deleted for Budgetary Reasons advertising campaign launched during the 2003 Legislative Session.