Catholic School Funding

As lawmakers work out the details of the New York State budget, it’s vital that we fight for funding to support tuition-paying families and critical services to our Catholic schools. With only 5 weeks left before the budget is due, now is the time to add your voice so that our parents and students get their fair share.

Radical Solidarity 

Radical Solidarity is the New York State Catholic Conference’s pro-life, pro-woman legislative agenda, in which we stand in radical solidarity with women who are pregnant and mothers in need.

The agenda includes such items as investments in prenatal and maternal health, an expansion of the Empire State Child Tax Credit, an adoption tax credit, childcare expansion, educational options for children, creation of affordable housing, support for women and children fleeing domestic violence, enhanced nutrition programs, and expansion of paid parental leave.

There is so much space for common ground in support of the common good. We look forward to working with lawmakers to advance this agenda.

Catholic Charities Directors Meeting

The Catholic Charities agencies from across the State were represented at a two-day advocacy event February 6th and 7th. Catholic Charities hosted a reception for State agencies, legislators and staff, which was well attended. They spent a day meeting with elected officials and agency staff to discuss the impact of Catholic Charities’ work across the State, as well as their needs to continue in their important work.

Catholic Action Network Bill Tracker

Are you curious how far a bill has moved in the legislature? Check out our bill tracker to get the latest on legislation we are closely following.