Upcoming Zoom In sessions:
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During our cross-network, virtual convenings MACC prohibits the use of any AI notetaking tools to ensure the confidentially, security, and safety of all participants. MACC will not admit AI notetakers into our virtual meeting spaces unless a prior accommodation has been requested. If you need an accommodation to this policy for any reason please contact: info@macc-mn.org and we'll be happy to partner with you! Note: Individual MACC teams may have their own, mutually-agreed upon policy regarding AI notetaking tools that differs from this policy.
MACC Zooms In On: 2026 Legislative Preview
Thursday, February 5th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a look ahead to what promises to be tumultuous 2026 legislative session. With electoral seats up for reelection across the board - including the Governor - prepare for an abridged but high-octane lawmaking sprint in 2026. Get the insider preview with expert analysis from Amy Koch, Political Strategist, Momentum Advocacy.
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2025 MACC Recap: MACC's efforts so far at the Capitol and context for the 2026 work ahead.
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Political Landscape: Navigating a split legislature and the high-stakes 2026 election cycle.
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Fiscal Overview: Balancing 2026 efforts with current budget forecasts, and what those forecasts mean.
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Labor Laws: Important flags related to implementation of Minnesota Paid Leave and new mandatory rest break requirements.
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Rallying Nonprofit Advocacy: Strategies for ensuring community needs remain a priority during a session focused on oversight and negative narratives about nonprofits.
Who should come? Executive Directors, Senior and Program Leaders, Policy and Advocacy folks, and anyone interested in how Minnesota politics will impact our work this year!
Amy was the first woman to ever serve as Majority Leader in the Minnesota Senate. She served in the Minnesota Senate from 2005 to 2013 and led the caucus into the majority in 2010 when she flipped 16 seats as the Elections Chair. Amy has a deep background in clean energy and municipal affairs, as a member of the Senate Energy Committee and Senate Transportation. And, was the lead on the Senate Economic Development Committee for six years. Since her tenure in the Senate, Amy has worked in political consulting. Nationally, Amy has worked on banking and financial issues, international trade and green steel, veteran support for smart foreign policy and aid, sustainable agriculture and has testified before the National Transportation and Safety Board on rail safety. Amy has an MBA and teaches at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She specializes in media relations and crisis communications. Learn more.
MACC Zooms In On: Workplace ICE Enforcement Training
Friday, February 12th, 11:00 am - Noon
ICE activity has created a crisis in our state, our neighborhoods, and our workplaces. It is affecting everyone who lives and works here. Join your network colleagues and Roe Law Group us as we discuss how to navigate the legal AND safety complexities of ICE in our workplaces. Jessica Roe, Partner at Roe Law Group, and MSBA Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law will share the most up to date recommendations for workplace ICE response, and walk us through how we balance our rights as individuals and employers with the safety of our teams and communities. We’ll also have time for Q&A.
For saftey reasons we will NOT be recording this session.
Who should come?
Executive Directors, Senior and Program Leaders, Human Resources Professionals, Frontline Staff (especially those working directly with community!)
This session will provide critical guidance for leadership teams working to develop ICE response protocols and policies to protect their staff and communities. It will also be valuable information from all nonprofit staff who may be in a situation where they are forced to respond to ICE at their workplace.
Jessica’s practice focuses on employment advice, employment and commercial litigation and labor law. In the employment arena, she provides strategic advice regarding the establishment of employment policies and procedures and counsels clients on the creation, maintenance and termination of employment relationships, investigations and managing all aspects of the employment relationship. When the employment relationship must end, she assists clients in understanding their obligations with respect to issues such as severance, state and federal employment statutes, and non-competition agreements. If matters cannot be resolved, she is highly experienced in representing clients in federal or state courts across the country on employment and complex civil and commercial disputes. In the labor arena, Jessica has represented companies with the NLRB, labor disputes, arbitrations and contract negotiations. Learn more about Roe Law Group.