MLA Legislative Advocacy
MLA Legislative Advocacy
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Minnesota State Capitol Building, St. Paul, MN
State Level Advocacy
State Level Advocacy
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Federal Advocacy
Federal Advocacy
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(Adapted from ALA 3/3/26)
The fiscal year 2027 (that begins Oct. 1, 2026) budget process in Congress just got off to an early start, with the U.S. House of Representatives requiring that all “Dear Appropriator” letters be finalized by March 20. “Dear Appropriator” letters are written by Congressmembers to urge each other to support specific programs, like library services, in next year’s budget. The more Congressmembers sign on to a letter, the more likely it is that this funding gets approved.
Urge your House Representative to sign onto the “Dear Appropriator” letters in support of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program housed within the Department of Education!
Note: MN has strong preference for LSTA funding.
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United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
Library Legislative Day 2025 Group Photo
In the news
In the news
Opinion | Library Legislative Day Success-- Austin Daily Herald, March 3
Opinion | To follow Mississippi’s gains in literacy, Minnesota needs librarians-- Star Tribune, December 6
Legislative Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy
MLA is committed to advocating for the mission of all Minnesota libraries. The Legislative Committee works to ensure that every type of library is represented in the legislative process. Together with a dedicated team of volunteers, this committee has developed resources and experiences designed to guide library advocates throughout legislative efforts.
Legislative Committee Members and Contact
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Minnesota Library Association
Minnesota Library Association
1611 County Road B West, Ste 315, Saint Paul, MN 55113 · 612-294-6549
Contact Sarah Hawkins, MLA Legislative Chair: legislativechair@mnlibraryassociation.org
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