This week: Governor Signs Human Trafficking Bills Into Law; Governor Signs “Right To Try” Legislation; The Word from Lansing Column: Respect Life Month; Reminder: Election Materials Available At MCC Website. Read more…

This week: Michigan Catholic Conference Launches 2014 Election Website; Human Trafficking Bills Close to Governor’s Desk; Michigan House Approves Non-Public School Professional Development Legislation; Bill Addressing Adoption Assistance for Disabilities Passes Legislature; Michigan Likely to Become Fourth State to Enact “Right to Try” Legislation; House Committee Considers Legislation to Create Interagency Council on Homelessness; Michigan Legislature on Fall Break. Read more…

This week: Government Report Highlights Abortion Coverage in Affordable Care Act; Non-Public School Professional Development Bill Passes House Committee; Michigan House Approves Child Support Package With Wide Bipartisan Support; Asset Forfeiture Bill Passes Michigan House; The Word from Lansing Column Addresses Overcoming Obstacles to Voting. Read more…

This week: Catholics Push for Compassion and Security for Migrant Children; U.S. Senate Narrowly Blocks Anti-Religious Liberty Measure; MCC Comments on Last Week’s Juvenile Life Without Parole Ruling; New Video on Charity and Justice Available. Read more…

This week: Special Update on Real Alternatives and Hobby Lobby, July 1, 2014 Read more…

This week: Budget Process Complete; Legislature Has Recessed for Summer; Increased Funding Allocated for Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program; Department of Human Services Provides One-Time Funding for Center for Hope; Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Denies MCC Injunction in HHS Case; MCC Applauds Senate Approval of Homestead Tax Credit Legislation; Michigan Senate Approves Updates to Prostitution Statute; Adoption Subsidy Bill Passes Michigan Senate; Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Elder Abuse Bills; Measures Considering E-Cigarettes Continue Forward; MCC Pushes for Stronger Regulations ; New Election Resources Available from MCC. Read more…

This week: Leaders Agree on Budget Targets, Continue to Work Towards Producing Final Budgets; Proposed Tuition Grant Program Increase Benefits Low-Income Students; Department of State Police Grant Funding Includes Nonpublic School Language; Senate Passes Immigration Clerical Assistant Bill, Sends to Governor for Signature; House Education Committee Passes Two Bills To Increase Educational Options; Four Human Trafficking Measures Pass Senate, Continue to House Committee; Action to Protect Children and Families Needed to Address Immigration. Read more…

This week: Legislation Increasing Minimum Wage Signed Into Law; Bishops Continue Advocacy Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Read more…

This week: House and Senate Committees Approve Human Trafficking Legislation; The Word from Lansing: Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentences; Senate and House Members Named to Budget Conference Committees; Memorial Day Prayer from the Military Services Archdiocese. Read more…

This week: MCC and USCCB File Amicus Briefs in Michigan Marriage Case; Senate Committee Passes Measures to Protect Human Trafficking Victims; Revenue Estimating Conference Reports Lower Than Expected Revenue for State. Read more…