Lansing Update publishes on Fridays when the Michigan Legislature is in session and chronicles legislative activity of interest to Michigan Catholic Conference. Join the Catholic Advocacy Network to receive Lansing Update in your inbox.
Lansing Update / Posted September 5, 2025
The third and final budget proposal for consideration was approved by the state House recently. See how it stacks up against the Senate and Governor when it comes to programs for mothers in need, as well as helping the poor and vulnerable of this state.
Lansing Update / Posted August 15, 2025
MCC testified for legislation to implement the RxKids program into state law, which has been providing direct assistance to expectant mothers in lower-income communities across Michigan. Also in this update, MCC provides a recap of its nonpublic schools advocacy and a reflection on today's solemnity.
Lansing Update / Posted August 1, 2025
The initial list of speakers includes Mayra Rodriguez, who was fired from her job at Planned Parenthood after speaking out against their practices. Also this week, an update on advocacy for nonpublic education and reporting on the first-ever national federal scholarship tax credit for education expenses.
Lansing Update / Posted July 11, 2025
It is time to make plans to attend the second Michigan March for Life on November 6, 2025, at the state Capitol in Lansing, as the need for a peaceful and powerful witness to protecting human life at all stages remains vital in this state.
Lansing Update / Posted July 2, 2025
The grassroots showed up for Catholic and nonpublic education in response to an MCC Action Alert, as nearly every state lawmaker heard from constituents about the importance of including nonpublic schools in the state budget.
Lansing Update / Posted June 27, 2025
As lawmakers continue deliberations on the next state budget, MCC is urging the grassroots to remind their lawmakers to remember the 100,000 students who attend nonpublic schools. Also this week, updates on legislation regarding prayer outside abortion clinics as well as police reform.
Lansing Update / Posted June 13, 2025
The House unveiled and passed a school spending budget that provides $40 million to nonpublic schools to spend on a variety of essential services, including, for the first time, expanding access to free school meals for children. Plus, a convincing victory for religious exercise rights was delivered by the U.S. Supreme Court recently.
Lansing Update / Posted May 23, 2025
A transformational school choice policy supported by MCC and the U.S. bishops was included in a wide-ranging bill that cleared the U.S. House of Representatives. Plus, find out how individuals who pray near abortion clinics could be impacted by new state legislation.
Lansing Update / Posted May 16, 2025
This week, MCC responded to a court ruling that will further deregulate abortion in Michigan, while also lending support to legislation that recognizes the dignity of the preborn. Also, a case is made for why Pope Leo XIV is a Michigan pope.
Lansing Update / Posted May 9, 2025
The Church welcomed with great excitement this week Pope Leo XIV as the newest Successor to St. Peter, becoming the first American-born pope to lead the global Catholic Church, who even studied for a period of time in west Michigan.