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SUMMARY:MCCA 2026 Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MCCA's 5th Annual Day on the Hill! First, gather for coffee and morning pastries and pick up your materials for the day. We'll go over MCCA's key policy priorities and arm you with the tools you need to have effective conversations with your legislators. The morning's agenda will also include visits from special guests and networking with other child care professionals. Then, we'll send you over to the Capitol complex to advocate for child care priorities. Lunch will be provided!\n\nDate: Tuesday, March 10, 2026\n\nTime: 8:00am-3:00pm (end time subject to change based on legislative schedule)\n\nLocation: Flaherty & Hood, 525 Park St. #300, St. Paul, MN 55103\n\nLast Day to Register: March 3, 2026. This gives us enough time to make legislative appointments for all registered attendees. \n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free to attend for active MCCA members. There is a $35.00 per person registration fee for non-members. If you would like to become a member of MCCA, please click here for more information.\n\nEvent Agenda (tentative, subject to change)\n\n8:00am - Event space opens for packet pickup and networking time.\n\nCoffee and breakfast items provided.\n\n9:00am - Welcome and event walkthrough\n\n9:30am - Lobbying 101\n\nMCCA Government Relations Chair Clare Sanford and MCCA Lobbyist Darielle Dannen will walk through MCCA's legislative agenda and provide tips and talking points for effective legislative advocacy. \n\n10:00am - Visits with Early Childhood Champions (tentative)\n\n11:00am-12:30pm - Lunch available at Flaherty & Hood offices sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency\n\n11:00am-3:00pm - Individual meetings with legislators\n\n3:00pm-4:45pm - Optional hearing of the House Children & Families Committee\n\nEvent Logistics\n\nArrival Information\n ...
LOCATION:Offices of Flaherty & Hood, P.A.\nFlaherty & Hood, 525 Park St. #300, St. Paul, MN 55103
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