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Advocacy Events

NASW-MN hosts multiple annual advocacy events: The Legislative Launch at the start of the session, Social Work Advocacy Week with an in-person rally at the MN Capitol mid-session, and the Legislative Recap at the end of session. Follow this page for details and join us!

Did you miss the Social Work Legislative Launch?

Click Here for the Recording!!

Jenny Arneson, our NASW-MN Legislative Consultant, reviews the basics and highlights the changes you can expect this session, including:

An overview of the collaboration between professional social work organizations under the banner of the MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers.
Context and other news from St. Paul, including navigating legislation during a historic tied House between Democrats and Republicans.
Status of the MN budget and state leader priorities.
A closer look at social work priorities and action plan. -Information on how you can engage and advocate this session.

2025 MN Social Work Advocacy Week & Day at the MN Capitol - Register Now!

Calling all MN social workers to advocate at the MN Capitol!

Click Here to Register! - FREE EVENT

The Prep: Policy Information Sessions (up to 4 CEUs)

On Zoom: March 3rd & 4th

March 3:

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.: Advocating in 2025 (1 CEU)

10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.: Housing (0.75 CEU)

11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Child Well-Being (0.75 CEU)

March 4:

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.: Social Work Professional Priorities (1 CEU)

10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Reimbursement Rates (1 CEU)

The Action: Social Work Day at the MN Capitol (up to 4.5 CEUs)

In-Person: March 5th. Free!

Check-In

NASW-MN staff and volunteers will be available between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Check-in as you walk into the MN Capitol in the Rotunda.

Information, Networking & Snacks

NASW-MN staff and volunteers will be available between 9:00-3:30 in the Capitol Vault, located in the basement of the MN Capitol. This is an open space with seating available. NASW-MN will provide snacks, and a cafeteria is available around the corner. Take a break, eat, and discuss the results of our legislative visits.

Rally in the Rotunda (1 CEU)

Unite in the MN Capitol Rotunda at 11:00am.

Visit with your Legislator (1 CEU)

Advocacy is why we are here. Take your new information, combine it with your lived and professional experience, and tell your story. Your day isn’t complete until you visit with your Senator and Representative.

Set up your own appointment or join one of the many existing meeting times. Details available upon registration.

Take a MN Capitol Tour (1 CEU)

Take a free guided tour and get an overview of the MN Capitol. Tours leave on the top of the hour starting at 9:00am. Tours depart from room 126.

Watch Legislation in Action (1 CEU)

Between 1:00-2:30, check out one of the several committee hearings. Details available to registrants.

Thanks to our 2025 Advocacy Week Sponsors!

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