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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 January 12, 2018
National Migration Week Recognizes Dignity of Immigrants, Refugees, and Trafficking Victims ; U.S. Bishops Express Support for Legislative Solution for Dreamers; In Honor of MLK Day, U.S. Bishops Call for Courage and Commitment; State Ok2Say Program Continues to Protect Student Safety; "9 Days for Life" Campaign Will Run January 18–26.
Lansing Update / Posted January 5, 2018
Michigan Takes Action Against Opioid Crisis as New Laws Are Enacted; Governor Signs Unemployment Compensation Measures Into Law; Competitive FIRST Robotics Grants Awarded; Nonpublic Schools Receive $157,700;
Lansing Update / Posted December 15, 2017
Governor Signs Two Measures Eliminating the Law Enforcement Prostitution Exemption; Unemployment Compensation Bills Continue to Governor's Desk; Legislature Approves Opioid Bills, Sends Package to Governor Snyder; House Widely Supports Medical Marijuana Warning Label for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers; Legislation Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault Passes Senate Committee; The Word From Lansing Column: Encountering the Poor This Advent and Beyond.
Lansing Update / Posted December 8, 2017
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case, USCCB Issues Comments; U.S. Bishops to Congress: Advance Tax Reform That Meets Key Moral Concerns; Prohibition of Nudity in Adult-Oriented Businesses with Liquor Licenses Continues to Full Senate; Medical Marijuana Warning Label for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers Continues to House; U.S. House of Representatives Unanimously Approves Increase of Federal FGM Penalties. Governor Signs Parental Rights and FGM Legislation Into Law
Lansing Update / Posted December 1, 2017
TAKE ACTION! Public Comment Period on HHS Mandate Exemption Open Until Dec 5; Federal Tax Reform Discussion Continues; USCCB Calls for Changes in Both Proposals; Elimination of Prostitution Exemption for Law Enforcement Close to Governor's Desk; Michigan Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Regarding FGM and Parental Rights; Border District Dual Enrollment Expansion Continues Towards Final Passage; Senate Oversight Committee Approves Unemployment Compensation Reform Package.
Lansing Update / Posted November 17, 2017
Beatification for Detroit's Fr. Solanus Casey Will Take Place 11/18; Governor Signs POST Measures Into Law; The Word from Lansing Column: Promoting a Respect for Life.
Lansing Update / Posted November 10, 2017
Interfaith Conference Highlights Value of Religious Freedom and Collaborative Efforts; New FOCUS Publication: Promoting a Respect for Life; MCC Testifies Against Allowing Concealed Carry in Gun-Free Zones; House of Representatives Votes to Move Sentencing Bill Forward; Employment Security Package Supported by MCC Passes House Unanimously; MCC Presents on Shared Time in House K–12 Appropriations Subcommittee.
Lansing Update / Posted November 3, 2017
Safe Delivery Update Becomes Law; Prohibition on Local Excise Taxes for Food Becomes Law; POST Package Continues Forward to Governor's Desk; Michigan Legislature Continues Discussion and Movement on Opioid Measures; Unemployment Insurance Package Clears House Committee, Continues to Full House.
Lansing Update / Posted October 20, 2017
Catholic Church in Michigan Welcomes Settlement to End Five-Year HHS Mandate Fight; ACTION ALERT: Urge Passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; Safe Delivery Update Moves Forward to Governor's Desk with Wide Legislative Support; State House of Representatives Approves Dual Enrollment Expansion; Catholic Conference Supports Spina Bifida and Perinatal Hospice Legislation; The Word from Lansing Column: Freedom of Religion and the Value of Interfaith Collaboration.
Lansing Update / Posted October 13, 2017
Conversation on MI-Post Returns, Moves to Full State Senate; More Opioid Measures Approved in Senate Committee; Michigan Senate Passes Prohibition on Local Food Excise Taxes; U.S. Bishops Call for Congressional Action to Protect Dreamers; USCCB Calls for Renewed Carbon Emissions Solutions.