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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 October 6, 2017
Michigan Catholic Conference and U.S. Bishops Comment on Revised HHS Mandate; Measure Regarding FGM and Parental Rights Continues to Michigan Senate; Bipartisan Support Propels Immigration Resolution to the State Senate; Full House of Representatives Next to Consider Latest Pieces of Opioid Package; Prohibition on Local Excise Taxes for Food Receives Vote in Both Chambers.
Lansing Update / Posted September 29, 2017
Pope Francis Calls for Catholics to Participate in "Share The Journey" Campaign; State Resolution Urges Federal Action on Immigration Reform, Passes House Committee; Bill Expanding Dual Enrollment Opportunities Passes House Committee; Prohibition on Local Excise Taxes on Food Receives Consideration in Committees.
Lansing Update / Posted September 22, 2017
Catholic Conference Responds to National Efforts Challenging Michigan's Adoption Legislation; Senate Committee Sends Safe Delivery Legislation to Full Senate; Sentencing Bill Clears State House Committee; Meals on Wheels Resolution Passes Senate Committee; Prostitution Exemption Elimination Continues to Full Senate; The Word from Lansing Column: Taking Steps to Overcome Racism; Civil Rights Commission Tables Request to Reinterpret ELCRA; USCCB Calls for U.S. Senate to Amend Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill.
Lansing Update / Posted September 8, 2017
New FOCUS and Commercials Promote the Freedom to Serve in Michigan; USCCB Denounces Decision to End DACA, Calls for Congress to Act; TAKE ACTION: Join With the U.S. Bishops to Urge Support for the Conscience Protection Act.
Lansing Update / Posted September 1, 2017
Catholics Spearhead Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Harvey; September 1 is the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation; U.S. Bishops Urge President Trump to Continue DACA Program; Labor Day Statement from the U.S. Bishops Calls for Action.
Lansing Update / Posted August 25, 2017
U.S. Bishops Establish New Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism; September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation.
Lansing Update / Posted August 18, 2017
U.S. Bishops Respond to Charlottesville Attack; MCC Urges Civil Rights Commission to Protect Religious Liberties; The Word from Lansing Column: Health and Safety Matter for All Michigan Students; USCCB Says RAISE Act Weakens Family Bonds.
Lansing Update / Posted July 28, 2017
Treat All Students Fairly, MCC President and CEO Writes in The Detroit News; U.S. Bishops Comment on Rejection of Health Care Law.
Lansing Update / Posted July 21, 2017
2017–2018 State Budget Signed Into Law; U.S. Bishops Say Federal Budget Places Poor in Jeopardy; USCCB Urges Senate to Consider More Reasonable Approach on Health Care Reform; Calls to Continue DACA Program Also Point to Need for Immigration Reform.
Lansing Update / Posted July 14, 2017
Female Genital Mutilation Now Illegal in State Law; Governor Approves Local Government and School Sale Bill; OK2SAY Efforts to Promote School Safety Signed into Law; The Word from Lansing Column: Promoting the Common Good — A Look Back; USCCB: Senate Health Care Reform Bill Still Unacceptable; U.S. Bishops Urge Administration to Raise Cap on Refugee Admissions.