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 June 19, 2020
USCCB Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling that Redefines ‘Sex’ in Federal Law; Fight for Dismemberment Abortion Ban Continues; MCC Supports Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Children; Bishops Welcome Supreme Court Decision on DACA; The Word from Lansing: Reflecting on Care for Our Common Home.
Lansing Update / Posted June 5, 2020
U.S. Catholic Bishops Speak Out Against Racism; MCC Offers Condolences in Death of Bishop Murray; Catholic Conference Supports Police Training Bills; Michigan Values Life Petition Signatures in Verification Process; Dual Enrollment Expansion Bills Continue to Senate Floor; Legislation Would Expand Medicaid Access to Telemedicine.
Lansing Update / Posted May 29, 2020
With House Passage, Payday Lending Bill Requires Continued Opposition; MCC Publishes Focus, Webpage to Highlight Laudato Si' Anniversary; 2020 Census: Your Voice is Needed.
Lansing Update / Posted May 22, 2020
Michigan Dioceses Set Timeline, Safety Guidelines for Liturgical Services; The Word from Lansing: Living Care for One Another; Michigan House Approves Minor DNR Bills; 2020 Census Resources Offered in Almost 60 Languages; Laudato Si’ Week Brings Catholics Together to Protect Common Home; Department of Labor Issues Directive and Guidance on Religious Liberty; Memorial Day Honors Service and Sacrifice.
Lansing Update / Posted May 15, 2020
ACTION NEEDED! Catholic Schools Need Your Help; Bureau of Elections Resumes Vetting of Petitions to End Dismemberment Abortion; Funding for COVID-19; Response Clears Michigan Senate; State Revenues Down $3.2 Billion.
Lansing Update / Posted May 8, 2020
Completing the 2020 Census is Easier Than Ever; Reminder: Demand an Ethically Made COVID-19 Vaccine; Michigan House Approves Minor DNR Bills; USCCB Condemns Increased Reports of Racism in Pandemic; Happy Mother's Day from Michigan Catholic Conference.
Lansing Update / Posted April 24, 2020
ACT NOW! Demand an Ethically Made COVID-19 Vaccine.
Lansing Update / Posted April 17, 2020
MPSC Order Addresses Utility Rates for Michiganders; Responses Needed in the 2020 Census.
Lansing Update / Posted April 11, 2020
Happy Easter to All from MCC; U.S. Bishops Issue Message of Faith for Holy Week; USCCB Offers Prayers of Intercession During Outbreak; Census Responses Climb in Michigan; Be Counted Today; The Word from Lansing: This Election Season, "Civilize It".
Lansing Update / Posted March 27, 2020
Pope Appoints Bishop Raica to Shepherd Diocese of Birmingham; Governor Issues Three Week Stay-at-Home Order; Holy Week Liturgical Updates; Webcast Services Available; U.S. Senate and House Approve $2 Trillion in Coronavirus Relief; For Encyclical's 25th Anniversary, "Walking with Moms in Need" Begins; The Word from Lansing: Payday Lending and the Cycle of Poverty; 2020 Census Efforts Begin—Fill Out Your Response.