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 February 3, 2017
ACTION ALERT: Religious Liberty Executive Order Under Consideration; Last Chance to Register for February 11th Human Trafficking Conference; U.S. Bishops Strongly Oppose Trump Executive Order on Refugee Admissions; Criminal Justice Measures Pass Michigan Senate; Continue to House.
Lansing Update / Posted January 27, 2017
44th Annual March for Life Held in Washington, D.C.; Detroit Students Celebrate School Choice; Catholic Schools Week Begins Sunday; REGISTER NOW for February Human Trafficking Conference in Lansing; President's Immigration Executive Orders Draw Catholic Rebuke; U.S. House Passes No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act; President Reestablishes Mexico City Policy; MCC Celebrates Ordination of Detroit's Two New Bishops; Criminal Justice Package Continues to Full Senate; House Legislative Committees Chosen for 2017–2018.
Lansing Update / Posted January 20, 2017
Register Now for From Darkness to Light: Human Trafficking and Our Response; Stand Up for Life This January; Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Sex Tourism, and Unemployment Fraud Bills Become Law; USCCB Calls on Congress to Preserve Gains in Healthcare Coverage, Protect Conscience Rights; Governor Snyder Presents 2017 State of the State Address; The Word from Lansing Column: 2017 — A Time to Reflect, a Time to Take Action; Donald Trump Becomes 45th President of the United States.
Lansing Update / Posted January 6, 2017
Wrongful Imprisonment, School Transportation, Fetal Tissue, and Energy Bills Signed Into Law; 99th Legislature Begins Next Week With Swearing-In Ceremony; USCCB Task Force Issues Report and Recommendations for Promoting Peace; January Highlights Needs of Migrants, Human Trafficking Victims
Lansing Update / Posted December 16, 2016
Several MCC-Supported Bills Could Soon Be Signed Into Law; Michigan Legislature Approves Sale of Fetal Body Parts Ban; Unemployment Insurance Bill Passes Late in Legislative Session; Revised Energy Legislation Passes Legislature — Governor's Approval Expected; Governor Approves Heat and Eat, Successor Judge, & Human Trafficking Measures; Overview of Major Accomplishments; President-Elect Chooses Michigan's Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary.
Lansing Update / Posted December 9, 2016
Michigan Legislature Passes Funding for "Heat and Eat" Policies; Bills for Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation and Services Continue Forward; Successor Judge Bill Headed to Governor's Desk; MCC Opposes Resolution to Halt Refugee Resettlement; Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Vulnerable Adult Abuse Bill. Human Trafficking Bills Receive Unanimous Approval in Senate Committee 2015-2016 Legislature Will Adjourn After Next Week
Lansing Update / Posted December 2, 2016
ACTION NEEDED! Tell Congress to Pass Human Trafficking Funding; Registration Open for MCC's February 11th Human Trafficking Conference; Senate Committee Passes School Transportation Bill; HB 5753 Continues to Full Senate; Human Trafficking Expungement Bills Pass Senate Unanimously; The Word from Lansing Column: Seek Compassionate Care, Not Assisted Suicide; Most Reverend David Walkowiak, Bishop of Grand Rapids, Opens Senate Session With Prayer.
Lansing Update / Posted November 11, 2016
ACTION NEEDED! Urge AMA to Continue Opposing Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia; Analysis of the 2016 Elections; Energy Legislation Passes Senate; Application Now Open for School Safety Grant.
Lansing Update / Posted November 4, 2016
Vote on Tuesday, November 8; Why does this election matter?; What do the U.S. Bishops say about voting?; What issues should be considered before voting?; I've chosen my candidates/positions—what next?
Lansing Update / Posted October 21, 2016
Visit Michigan Catholic Conference's Election Page; The Word from Lansing Column: Calling for Dignity in the Public Square; President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Urges Respect for Religion; Student Transportation Measure Passes Full Senate.