Issues for 2009

Learn more about Catholic Charities' legislative issues during the 2009 session.

The list below indicates a summary of our positions. Follow the links to read an explanation of what we hope to achieve on these issues.

Affordable Housing	Secure funds for operation of supportive housing programs
Health Care Access	Support "Cover All Kids" legislation
Early Childhood	Protect current child care funding
Workers and Wages	Support emergency jobs package for displaced workers
Public Assistance	Protect and strengthen the safety net
State Budget, Taxes	New taxes should be one of the options to fix deficit
Immigration	Defeat anti-immigrant legislation
Criminal Justice	Advocate for alternatives to incarceration for mentally ill
Property Tax Exemptions	Clarify the phrase "public charities"
Commission to End Poverty	Support measures to reduce poverty

To download the complete list of legislative priorities in one document, click here.

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