2027 Minnesota Legislative Launch
Get Ready for the Legislative Session: Advocacy Launch!
Monday, January 11, 2027 - 12:00-1:00 PM CT (Virtual via Zoom)
Presenter: Jenny Arneson, LGSW, MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers Legislative Consultant
1.0 CEU (FREE FOR ALL) - REGISTER HERE
A new legislative biennium means a new state budget, new priorities, and new opportunities to shape policy that impacts social workers and the communities they serve. With the election this year delivering significant turnover in the Minnesota Legislature, understanding the changing political landscape and what it means for social work advocacy is critical to advancing our work.
Join Jenny Arneson, LGSW, NASW-MN’s Legislative Consultant, for an overview of what social workers need to know heading into the upcoming legislative session. We’ll explore the election’s impact, key legislative priorities, and practical ways to get involved, speak up on the issues that matter to you, and make your voice heard at the Capitol.
Start the session informed, connected, and ready to advocate for social work and the communities we serve!
2027 Social Work Day at the MN Capitol & Social Work Advocacy Intensive
Mark your calendars and save the date! Social Work Day at the Minnesota Capitol will take place on March 3, 2027. Join us in person at the Minnesota State Capitol for a day of advocacy with your state legislators.
Before you go, get advocacy-ready at our Social Work Advocacy Intensive on February 26—a day focused on policy education and legislative advocacy skill building. The Advocacy Intensive is designed to give you the tools, strategies, and talking points you need to effectively advocate for the social work profession and the policies that support the communities we serve, all while earning free CEUs.
2026 Minnesota Legislative Recap
Watch NASW-MN Legislative Consultant Jenny Arneson break down the 2026 Legislative Session—what we won, and what we're still advocating for in 2027.
2026 Social Work Advocacy Week
A huge thank you to all the Social Workers who made Advocacy Week and Social Work Day at the MN Capitol a success this year!
Nearly 800 of you participated in Social Work Advocacy Intensive sessions and events, and roughly 400 of you showed up at the MN Capitol! Thanks to the advocacy efforts of NASW-MN and our members, we were able to pass title protection in MN Counties, and reimbursements for clinical trainees during this session!
To stay up to date on what you can do to support our legislative agenda, visit our Calls to Action page.
Sponsorship
Social Work Day at the MN Capitol and the Social Work Advocacy Intensive are made possible only with the generous support of our sponsors. Show your commitment to Social Work values by becoming a 2027 Sponsor today.