02036News296704News ESP682636Lee nuestra edición de Voz y Acción de Junio 2025 con el anuncio de la jubilación de nuestra Directora Ejecutiva, Rosa Tock, el 31 de octubre 2025.eng<p class="MsoNormal" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span lang="ES-GT" xml:lang="ES-GT">Lee nuestra edición de Voz y Acción de Junio 2025 con el anuncio de la jubilación de nuestra Directora Ejecutiva, Rosa Tock, el 31 de octubre 2025.</span></p>01099Voz y Acción de Junio 2025690581Voz y Accion de Junio 2025<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-690581" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Boletin%20Junio%201_tcm1099-690580.pdf2025-07-21T18:47:21ZNews296704News ESP682636Lee aquí en español un extracto del boletín informativo de MCLA de abril 2025
Boletin en castellanoeng<div class="description ng-binding" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 18px;"><span lang="ES-GT" xml:lang="ES-GT" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lee aquí en español un extracto del boletín informativo de MCLA de abril 2025.</span></p>
</div>01099Voz y Acción de Abril 2025678732Voz y Acción de Abril 2025<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-678732" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Boletin%20Abril%202025_tcm1099-678731.pdf2025-07-21T18:47:10ZNews296704News ESP682636Extracto del boletin de Marzo 2025Voz y Acción de Marzo 2025eng<p class="MsoNormal" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span lang="ES-GT" xml:lang="ES-GT">Lee aquí en español un extracto del boletín informativo de MCLA de marzo 2025</span></p>01099Voz y Acción de Marzo 2025673093Voz y Acción de Marzo 2025<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-673093" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Boletin%20Marzo%202025_tcm1099-673092.pdf2025-07-21T18:47:33ZNews296704News ESP682636Entrevista sobre la iniciativa MiLLAEl Poder de MiLLALatinosengEn esta entrevista virtual con Leonor Villasuso, nuestra directora ejecutiva Rosa Tock, junto con la directora ejecutiva de LatinoLEAD, Irma Marquez Trapero y el director ejecutivo de HACER, Rodolfo Gutierrez, explican el proposito de esta innovadora alianza, la agenda legislativa del 2025, y algunos de los logros desde su inicio.01099El poder de MiLLA671631El poder de MiLLA<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-671631" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://www.stpaulpublishing.com/el-poder-de-milla/2025-07-21T18:43:05ZNews296704News ESP682636Entrevista con Rosa Tock al inicio de la sesion legisltivaDar voz a los latinos en el CapitolioLatinosServicioLiderazgoInformacionengEn entrevista con Leonor Villasuso en febrero para el periodico local La Voz Latina, Rosa Tock explica las principales prioridades legislativas del Consejo en 2025.01099Dar voz a los latinos en el Capitolio667322MCLA in the news: La Voz Latina interviews Executive Director Rosa Tock<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-667322" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://www.stpaulpublishing.com/dar-voz-a-los-latinos-en-el-capitolio/2025-07-21T18:44:28ZNews296704A coalition of Minnesota Latino organizations called the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance held a press conference at the capitol Jan. 14. The group was advocating for initiatives for the upcoming legislative session, one of which is the proposed Minnesota Latino Museum, which would be a center for Latino arts, culture and heritage.MiLLA and MCLA in the news: a Latino Museum is proposed for St. PaulLatinosMinnesotaAdvocacyArtsCultureeng<span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: "Noto Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 17.7995px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Minnesota Public Radio publishes a note on MiLLA, an innovative Latino alliance that MCLA is proudly part of and our recent press conference: "A coalition of Minnesota Latino organizations called the </span><a href="https://mn.gov/mcla/legislation/related-organizations/" class="apm-link null" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: var(--color-mpr-button-blue); text-decoration-color: var(--color-mpr-blue-trans); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 0.15em; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Noto Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 17.7995px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance</a><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: "Noto Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 17.7995px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> held a press conference at the capitol Jan. 14. The group was advocating for initiatives for the upcoming legislative session, one of which is the proposed </span><a href="https://www.mnlatinomuseum.org/" class="apm-link null" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: var(--color-mpr-button-blue); text-decoration-color: var(--color-mpr-blue-trans); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 0.15em; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Noto Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 17.7995px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Minnesota Latino Museum</a><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: "Noto Sans", system-ui, sans-serif; font-size: 17.7995px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, which would be a center for Latino arts, culture and heritage."</span>01099MiLLA and MCLA in the news: a Latino Museum is proposed for St. Paul666115MCLA & MiLLA news on MPR<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-666115" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/01/22/after-nearly-100-years-of-waiting-a-latino-museum-is-proposed-for-st-paul?fbclid=IwY2xjawH-HSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHai67PElALISBNa-tOxO_DUfZt1pjp9lI_c9XtLtMJWUEGoMGXQkodvZyA_aem_xkSQn0Tz4Ni02T_8ZhFmsA2025-01-22T19:23:51ZNews296704Attorney General Ellison sues to block unconstitutional executive order on birthright citizenshipAttorney General Ellison sues to block unconstitutional executive order on birthright citizenshipimmigrantsconstitutionrightseng<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on January 21, 2025, that he and the attorneys general of 20 states along with the City of San Francisco have </span><a href="https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2025/docs/EO_BirthrightCitizenship_Complaint.pdf" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(3, 93, 135); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">sued to block President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order that purports to end birthright citizenship</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">.</span>01099Attorney General Ellison sues to defend constitutional rights for all Americans666112Attorney General Ellison sues to defend constitutional rights for all Americans<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-666112" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2025/01/21_BirthrightCitizenship.asp2025-01-22T19:00:59ZNews296704When our Latino communities prosper, Minnesota prospers!
In 2024, the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA) advocates for transformative investments and policies that reflect the dynamic contributions of our Latino communities to Minnesota’s prosperity. Our agenda, developed in concert with community voices statewide, prioritizes equity, development, and participation across vital sectorsMiLLA's 2025 Public Policy AgendaLatinoseng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>When our Latino communities thrive, Minnesota thrives!</strong></div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For the third year in a row, the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA) will advocate for transformative investments and policies that reflect the key contributions of our Latino communities to Minnesota’s prosperity. MCLA is a proud co-convener and supporter of our partners' work to uplift the aspirations of our communities across the state. Our agenda, developed in concert with community voices statewide, prioritizes equity, economic and workforce development, farmers' entrepreneurship, arts and culture, and civic participation, among others.</div>01099MCLA and MiLLA partners announce the 2025 Latino Public Policy Agenda664915MCLA and MiLLA partners present 2025 Latino Policy Agenda<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-664915" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/2025%20Public%20Policy%20Agenda_tcm1099-664919.pdf2025-01-12T23:15:05ZNews296704engA summary of the 2024 Public Policy Agenda for the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance.01099MiLLA 2024 Public Policy Agenda Summary6090572024 MiLLA Agenda Summary<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-609057" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Agenda_Summary_MiLLA2024_tcm1099-609056.pdf2024-02-07T19:22:57ZNews296704eng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">When our Latino communities prosper, Minnesota prospers!</div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In 2024, the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA) advocates for transformative investments and policies that reflect the dynamic contributions of our Latino communities to Minnesota’s prosperity. Our agenda, developed in concert with community voices statewide, prioritizes equity, development, and participation across vital sectors</div>01099MiLLA Public Policy Agenda 2024609050MiLLA Public Policy Agenda 2024<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-609050" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Agenda_Minnesota%20Latino%20Leadership%20Alliance_2024_tcm1099-609044.pdf2024-02-07T20:10:48ZNews296704eng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA), comprised of organizations that serve the Latine community in Minnesota, warmly invites media members to its upcoming press conference, where it will unveil its 2024 Public Policy Agenda. This year's agenda promises innovative strategies and commitments to bolster equity and opportunity within Minnesota’s diverse Latine communities.</div>01099Press Conference Announcement607774Advisory MiLLA Press Conference 2024<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-607774" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/01_26_24_ADVISORY_Latino%20MiLLA%202024%20Press%20Conference_tcm1099-607773.pdf2024-01-26T20:07:33ZNews296704engThe National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 - October 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. During this time period, communities in Minnesota honor this event with a series of events and activities.01099National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023591761National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-591761" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Hispanic%20Heritage%20Month%20Events%20List_tcm1099-591760.pdf2023-09-13T07:09:53ZNews296704Resources-Publications296471MCLA convenes the community for another successful Day at the Capitol2023 Latine Day at the CapitolLatino MinnesotansLatino leadership45th AnniversaryengEl Minnesota de Hoy captures MCLA's 2023 Latine Day at the Capitol, a successful event that convened our communities and leaders to celebrate our contributions and the Council's 45th anniversary this year!01099MCLA convenes another successful Day at the Capitol in 2023575401MCLA convenes another successful Day at the Capitol in 2023<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-575401" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVCE4qaShuE2023-05-02T16:15:50ZHistory and Data403399News296704Resources-Publications296471DEED Issues Report on Hispanic and Latino Minnesotans (April 2023)Latino MinnesotansEmploymentEducationengHispanic and Latino Minnesotans: An analysis of employment, educational and other economic trends and disparities related to the labor force. As Minnesota's Latino population continues to grow and make important contributions to our state's economy and culture, it is essential that we address the persistent disparities in educational attainment, poverty rates, household income, and unemployment rates that affect many members of our community," said Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs Legislative and Policy Director Nicauris Heredia Rosario. "We welcome this report from DEED, which provides important insights into the challenges facing our community.”010992023 DEED's Report on Hispanic and Latino Minnesotans575400DEED Issues Report on Hispanic and Latino Minnesotans (April 2023)<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-575400" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/march-2023/hispanic-latino.jsp2023-05-02T16:10:25ZNews296704Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)engOn January 13, 2023, MCLA and Latino led organizations working on public policy and legislation announced the creation of the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance, a collaborative effort to support each other and present a consensus agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session.01099MCLA and Latino leaders launch the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)562416MCLA and Latino leaders launch the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-562416" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/2023%20Latino%20policy%20agenda%20%28final%29_tcm1099-562412.pdf2023-02-01T13:50:13ZNews296704The National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and Minnesota is honoring this event with a series of activities for the community.The National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 LatinoHeritage MonthMinnesotaengThe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and Minnesota is honoring this event with a series of activities for the community.01099National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022539524National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-539524" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Hispanic%20Heritage%20Month_tcm1099-539586.pdf2022-09-01T22:53:04ZNews296704Se celebró con éxito la edición 2020 del evento “Minnesotanos Day at the Capitolio”; un evento que logra congregar a parte esencial de la comunidad Hispana de Minnesota en el Capitolio. Minnesotanos Day at the CapitolLatino MinnesotansLeadershipDay at the CapitolengSe celebró con éxito la edición 2020 del evento “Minnesotanos Day at the Capitolio”; un evento que logra congregar a parte esencial de la comunidad Hispana de Minnesota en el Capitolio.01099El Minnesota de Hoy: exitoso evento de MCLA en el Capitolio (9 de marzo 2020)426137Minnesotanos Day at the Capitol<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-426137" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />https://www.elminnesotadehoy.com/impresiones-sobre-un-exitoso-dia-de-minnesotanos-en-el-capitolio/2020-04-01T20:49:45ZNews296704Prioridades Legislativas de MCLA en 2020engEl 21 de noviembre 2019, MCLA present<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ó</span> las prioridades legislativas de la agencia para la sesi<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ó</span>n legislativa de 2020.01099Prioridades Legislativas de MCLA en 2020412391Prioridades Legislativas de MCLA en 2020<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-412391" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/12_04_19%20-%20Prioridades%20legislativas%20-%20MCLA_tcm1099-412388.pdf2019-12-05T17:35:21ZNews296704You'll find legislative priorities by policy areaMCLA 2020 Legislative PrioritiesMinnesota Latino Priorities2020 Legislative SessionengOn November 21, 2019 MCLA presented its Legislative Priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session.01099MCLA 2020 Legislative Priorities412378MCLA 2020 Legislative Priorities<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-412378" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/12_04_19%20-%20Legislative%20Priorities%20-%20MCLA%20English_tcm1099-412375.pdf2019-12-05T17:10:04ZNews296704eng<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">MCLA is extremely pleased to welcome Samantha N. Díaz as our Legislative and Policy Director in Education.</span>Legislative & Community Updates29659001099Welcome New Legislative and Policy Director in Education410303Community News296594Welcome New Legislative and Policy Director in Education<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-410303" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Leg.%20Dir.%20Education%20Announcement_tcm1099-410297.pdf2019-11-14T15:56:24ZNews296704engThe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and Minnesota is honoring this event with a series of activities for the community.01099National Hispanic Heritage Month 2019402674National Hispanic Heritage Month<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-402674" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Hispanic%20Heritage%20Month%20Celebrations_tcm1099-402682.pdf2019-09-13T20:12:54ZNews296704MCLA’s board is excited to announce the appointment of Rosa Tock as Executive Director of the Council. Rosa brings more than ten years of proven experience working in the public sector, specifically in public policy and community engagement. MCLA Announces New Executive DirectorLatina leadershipengMCLA’s board is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosa Tock as Executive Director of the Council. Rosa brings more than ten years of proven experience working in the public sector, specifically in public policy and community engagement.01099MCLA Announces New Executive Director401604Community News296594MCLA Announces New Executive Director<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-401604" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Rosa%20Tock%20Executive%20Director_tcm1099-401600.pdf2019-09-05T15:39:29ZNews296704This document contains MCLA's Affirmative Action PlanMCLA 2028-2020 Affirmative Action Planeng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This statement reaffirms Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs is committed to Minnesota’s statewide affirmative action efforts and providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with equal opportunity and affirmative action laws.</div>010992018-2020 Affirmative Action Plan399890Affirmative Action Plan/mcla/about-us/affirmative-action-plan/index.jsp/mcla/assets/MCLA%20Affirmative%20Action%20Plan%20%282018%20to%202020%29_tcm1099-397591.pdf2019-10-09T19:58:12ZNews296704MCLA Statement on the Senseless Violence in El Paso, TXMCLA Statement on the Senseless Violence in El Paso, TXimmigrationgun reformengMCLA reacts on the tragic and preventable violence in El Paso, TX, that targeted Mexicans and immigrants.01099MCLA Statement on the Senseless Violence in El Paso, TX (August 2019)398196MCLA Statement on El Paso TX Violence<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-398196" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/MCLA%20Statement%20on%20the%20El%20Paso%20Violence_tcm1099-398188.pdf2019-08-08T21:02:45ZNews296704eng<span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Increasing the number of Teachers of Color and American Indian educators in Minnesota has been the chief priority of the state Ethnic Councils, along with the Indian Affairs Council for the past two legislative sessions. In the 2019 session, our Councils and a broad stakeholder group succeeded in advocating for the State Legislature and Governor to recognize and include these educators as a new educator shortage group beyond the preexisting lice</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 33, 41); font-size: 14px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">nsure area and geographic area shortages.</span><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This means that ALL employed TOCAIT now qualify for student loan forgiveness awards up to $1,000. </span><font color="#1D2129" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Applicants must apply annually. The 2019 application is available <a href="http://https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2191&fbclid=IwAR0oL06xwxdPRq1BmFJLa5QOh2h_lMJnhZmVpBMMqBxePLi0C8urgnZ0cRg">here</a> until July 15th 2019</span></font>01099Applications open for Minnesota Teacher Shortage Student Loan Repayment Program340082Education296599Community News296594Applications open for Minnesota Teacher Shortage Student Loan Repayment Program<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-340082" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/TOCAIT%20loan%20repayment_tcm1099-340080.pdf2019-07-03T15:53:29ZNews296704engWhat happened during the 2018 Legislative Session? Join the Minnesota Ethnic Councils for a discussion on May 22nd at 5 pm.01099Joint Session Recap Announcement 339768Legislative Process296663Immigration296597Health296598Education296599Economic Development296596Joint Session Recap Announcement<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-339768" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/joint%20session%20recap%20flyer_tcm1099-339766.pdf2018-05-17T16:09:12ZNews296704engDid you know that Minnesota Latinos have the highest labor force participation in the state, but the third lowest household median income?01099Latino Labor Force Participation 339761Economic Development296596Latino Labor Force Participation<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-339761" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/labor%20force%20particip_tcm1099-339750.pdf2018-05-17T16:08:22ZNews296704eng<font color="#1D2129" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Community input from the 2017 Greater Minnesota Listening Session and census statistics highlight pressing issues facing Latinos throughout the state.</span></font>01099A Range of Pressing Issues 339760Community News296594Immigration296597Education296599Health296598Economic Development296596Demographics296600A Range of Pressing Issues<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-339760" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/pressing%20issues_tcm1099-339752.pdf2018-05-17T16:08:12ZNews296704engIn a letter to Minnesota's Attorney General, Executive Director Henry Jiménez states MCLA's opposition to the citizenship question for the 2020 Census.01099Letter to MN Attorney General Regarding Census Citizenship Question334244Immigration296597Demographics296600Research303466Letter to MN Attorney General Regarding Census Citizenship Question<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-334244" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/Census%20Citizenship%20Question%20Letter_tcm1099-334242.pdf2018-04-04T17:38:43ZNews296704engMCLA's Chair writes to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation to support DACA program for Minnesotans01099MCLA Letter to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation in Support of DACA327756MCLA Supports DACA Recipients<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-327756" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />/mcla/assets/DACA%20Letter%20Congressional%20Delegation_tcm1099-327746.pdf2018-02-26T16:07:28ZNews296704MCLA and Latino leaders launch the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)MCLA and Latino leaders launch the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)LatinoLeadershipPublic PolicyengOn January 13, 2023, MCLA and Latino led organizations working on public policy and legislation announced the creation of the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance, a collaborative effort to support each other and present a consensus agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session.0MCLA and Latino leaders launch the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA)The Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-562414" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-02-01T13:39:39Z1099562414/mcla/assets/2023%20Latino%20policy%20agenda%20%28final%29_tcm1099-562412.pdf2023-02-01T13:45:02ZNewsNews640NewsLegislative Updates294560eng2017-2018 Legislative Summary (Health)2017-2018 Legislative Summary (Health)<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-340968" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-05-29T14:56:43ZShort debrief with legislative outcomes during the biennium in the area of health. 1099<div style="text-align: center;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>HEALTH</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>LEGISLATIVE SESSION SUMMARY</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>2017-2018 BIENNIUM</strong></div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Legislative Agenda: The Council supports legislation that promotes the health and wellbeing of Minnesota Latinos by looking at the intersection of many social determinants which includes increasing access to health insurance and affordable care, along with expanding culturally and linguistically competent health care services with optimal quality. The session adjourned Sine Die around 11:56 pm Sunday night, May 20, 2018. The 2019 Legislative Session starts on January 8.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>2017-2018 advocacy work</strong></div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<div><strong>Legislation</strong>:</div>
<div>SF1708/HF2023: The Council advocated in favor of a medical interpreters registry bill that would replace the current roster with a new registry system that would implement two categories (Registration and Certification) for statewide standards in quality interpreting services for Limited English Patients. The bill had two hearings during this biennium, one in each chamber.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>H.F. 2724: The Council supported prohibiting school lunch providers from shaming students for having an outstanding meals balance. Public shaming could have negative effects on childhood behavior immediately and as they age, with effects in their school performance. Bill was not included in any omnibus.</div>
<div> </div>
<div><strong>Policy</strong>:</div>
<div>The Council worked in partnership with other state agencies and stakeholders (DHS, MNsure, MDH, among others) to raise awareness around health equity and reducing disparities in diverse communities by embedding racial equity principles in government operations and policy, from inception to implementation. </div>
</div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>2018 Session</strong></div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<div>The Council tracked legislation with the potential to have significant impacts in Latino and diverse communities:</div>
<div> </div>
<div><strong>Creation of a public option for health care coverage</strong></div>
<div>The expansion of the state’s Minnesota Care program, to create a public option that would offer health insurance for any Minnesotan struggling to find and afford health care coverage did not have any hearing. <strong>OUTCOME</strong>: The bill did not have a hearing.</div>
<div><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div><strong>Opioids</strong> </div>
<div>$16 million program to tackle treatment and prevention will come out of the state general fund. This is contained in the called Mega Omnibus bill (#OmnibusPrime) referring to the supplemental budget bill. </div>
<div><strong>OUTCOME</strong>: Governor vetoed the Omnibus Bill. </div>
<div><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div><strong>Minimum wage</strong></div>
<div>Republicans introduced bills to create a tip credit in the state minimum wage. The bills didn’t pass, but the same language was introduced in the supplemental budget.</div>
<div><strong>OUTCOME</strong>: bills fell out of supplemental budget. </div>
<div><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div><strong>Gun safety</strong></div>
<div>Two bills were subject to pressure by Governor Dayton, legislators, and activists. One would install universal background checks on all gun purchases. Another would create a system to “red flag” and block gun purchases by those who are considered a danger to themselves or others. </div>
<div><strong>OUTCOME</strong>: Neither bill cleared the House or Senate. </div>
<div><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div><strong>Bonding</strong> </div>
<div>The legislature authorized $1.5 billion in public construction projects, with more money for roads and bridges and less for higher education and asset preservation. </div>
<div><strong>MAIN OUTCOMES:</strong> The final bill adopted has zero dollars for bus rapid transit. It also contains significant money for affordable housing — $50 million for new projects, $30 million for projects aimed at helping those with behavioral health needs and $10 million to rehab existing public housing. Legislators also moved to stabilize public pension funds. The Governor has indicated he will sign it.</div>
<div><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div><strong>Hands-free cell phones</strong></div>
<div>Cellphone companies and relatives of those killed by distracted drivers wanted Minnesota to join 16 other states in requiring the use of hands-free devices when drivers are making calls. </div>
<div><strong>OUTCOME</strong>: The bills never came up for a vote. </div>
<div><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div><strong>The Good Food Access program </strong></div>
<div>It increases the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, for underserved communities in low and moderate income areas.</div>
<div><strong>OUTCOME</strong>: Governor vetoed the Supplemental Budget Omnibus Bill.</div>
<div> </div>
<div><strong>The Minnesota Health Policy Commission</strong></div>
<div>The duties of the committee is to compare Minnesota’s private market health care costs and public health care program spending to that of the other states. </div>
<div><strong>OUTCOME</strong>: Governor vetoed the Supplemental Budget Omnibus Bill.</div>
</div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Other bills passed and already signed into law</strong></div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div>
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><strong>SF3367:</strong> This bill requires sex trafficking prevention training for employees of hotels and motels.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><strong>HF 3265</strong>: This bill modifies the governance provisions of the Minnesota assessment of parenting for children and youth and child foster care, and establishes the foster care sibling bill of rights.</p>
</div>3409682018-05-29T15:48:08ZNews296704News ESP682636engUnivision coverage of event0El Consejo de Asuntos Latinos de Minnesota celebró una importante reunión con la comunidad latinaEl Consejo de Asuntos Latinos de Minnesota celebró una importante reunión entre la comunidad latina<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-318268" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-11-16T21:10:52Z1099318268http://www.dlatinos.com/univision/minnesota/videogallery/el-consejo-de-asuntos-latinos-de-minnesota-celebro-una-importante-reunion-entre-la-comunidad-latina/2025-07-21T18:43:53ZNews296704eng0Community Leadership MeetingLeadership Video<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-318410" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-11-14T13:20:24Z1099318410https://vimeo.com/2433203032017-11-20T13:20:58ZNews296704engMCLA welcomes our two new board members, Julio Zelaya and Maria Regan Gonzalez. Julio represents Congressional District 1 and Maria represents Congressional District 5.Legislative & Community Updates2965900Welcome to Our New Board Members!Welcome New Board Members<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-303435" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-06-20T20:13:17Z1099303435Community News296594/mcla/assets/New%20board%20members%202_tcm1099-303434.pdf2017-11-16T21:15:26ZNews296704engA short introduction on MCLA's seven-city tour this June in Greater Minnesota. Stay tuned for more!Legislative & Community Updates2965900Summer Community Listening Sessions Community Listening Sessions<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1099-303437" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-06-16T20:12:48Z1099303437Community News296594/mcla/assets/Community%20Listening%20short%20recap_tcm1099-303433.pdf2017-11-16T21:15:35Z