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 November 20, 2015
Catholic Church in Michigan Stands Ready to Assist Refugees; Federal Alert! Protect the Rights of Pro-Life Health Care Providers; U.S. Bishops Discuss Catholic Education, Faithful Citizenship, and Pornography in Fall Meeting.
Lansing Update / Posted November 13, 2015
Bills Expanding Shared Time Services to Kindergarteners Pass Senate Committee; Dismemberment Abortion Bills Move to House Floor; Pope Praises Pro-Life Advocates; Epi-Pen Legislation Continues to Senate Floor; MCC’s Monthly Column Highlights Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System; Governor Snyder Signs Road Funding Package Into Law; Veterans Day Honors Military Members for Service; Michigan Legislature Adjourns Until December 1st.
Lansing Update / Posted November 6, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Has Announced It Will Hear Little Sisters HHS Mandate Case; ACTION NEEDED! Contact State House Members on Energy Choice Legislation; Religious Liberty in Education Bill Heads to House Floor; November FOCUS Spotlights Reforming Juvenile Justice in Michigan; ACTION NEEDED! Urge Congress to Address Syrian Refugee Crisis; Lawmakers Send Road Funding Plan to Governor Snyder; Michigan Elections: Find Local Results.
Lansing Update / Posted October 30, 2015
Vulnerable Adult Abuse Bill Continues to Michigan House; 50th Anniversary of Vatican Document Highlights Continued Need for Catholic Education; U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Testifies on Central American Migration.
Lansing Update / Posted October 23, 2015
Homestead Property Tax Credit Bills Continue Forward; MCC Submits Written Testimony on Dismemberment Abortion Bills; Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program Going Statewide.
Lansing Update / Posted October 16, 2015
MCC Staff Testifies on Bill Regarding Gun Free Zones in Senate Committee; House Passes Bills Regarding Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; House Committee Takes Testimony on Dismemberment Abortion Bills; The Word from Lansing Column: Respect Life Month Emphasizes Worth of Every Life.
Lansing Update / Posted October 9, 2015
MCC Supports Homestead Property Tax Credit Bill in House Committee; Staff Testifies on Behalf of Religious Censorship Prohibition Bill.
Lansing Update / Posted October 2, 2015
Pope Francis’s U.S. Visit Provides Message of Hope; Abortion Coercion Legislation Continues to Michigan House; MCC Raises Concerns With Legislation Prohibiting Sanctuary Cities; MCC Opposes Legislation That Harms Energy Choice; New Justice Appointed to Michigan Supreme Court; Reminder: Respect Life Month Begins This Weekend.
Lansing Update / Posted September 25, 2015
Pope Francis Speaks Before Joint Session of Congress; Addresses United Nations; Michigan Celebrates Marriage Launches Two New Videos on Marriage; Submit Comments to Maintain Healthy Michigan Plan; Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Compensation Bill for Wrongful Imprisonment; MCC Supports Legislation Aimed at Abortion Coercion.
Lansing Update / Posted September 18, 2015
Legislation to Defund Planned Parenthood Passes U.S. House; For Upcoming Papal Visit, MCC Op/Ed Highlights Faith in Public Life; Follow Along with the Papal Visit and World Meeting of Families; Respect Life 2015 Message: “Every Life is Worth Living”.