2027 MN Social Work Legislative Launch

Lunch N Learn Webinar

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)

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!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jenny Arneson, MSW, LGSW, joined the NASW-MN and the Coalition of Licensed Social Workers as the Legislative Consultant in 2021. She earned her BSW from St. Olaf and MSW from the University of Minnesota. She has a range of professional experience including group work, emergency food and financial services, and county services. After spending years connecting direct practice to macro policy, Jenny ran for office and joined the Minneapolis School Board in 2011 and served through 2022. She has engaged in policy since. 

After spending four years living in Fort Drum, NY, as a military spouse, Jenny settled in her NE Minneapolis hometown with her husband, Patrick, and three sons. With her sons now young adults and her spouse in the Army Reserves, Jenny spends time on the road with her family. At home she enjoys gardening and volunteering with local schools. 
 

REGISTER HERE - FREE FOR ALL

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