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 August 19, 2022
A challenge filed against the proposed abortion amendment flags numerous errors in the text and argues the proposal shouldn't be put permanently in the constitution. Plus, the CEO of MCC joins with the head of a statewide small business association to promote the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Lansing Update / Posted August 5, 2022
A recap on where things stand in Michigan regarding the legal protection of the unborn, plus a continued call to join the efforts to oppose the unlimited abortion amendment
Lansing Update / Posted July 29, 2022
A new state Supreme Court opinion could create problems for constitutionally-protected religious liberty. Plus, our latest column defends pregnancy centers and the work they are doing support life. That and more
Lansing Update / Posted July 22, 2022
The Governor vetoed more funding that could have helped pregnant women and expanded adoption, but there were other important priorities that were funded in next year's budget, including help for the poor and vulnerable and for nonpublic schools. That and more
Lansing Update / Posted July 15, 2022
Funding for helping pregnant college students and for encouraging ethical stem cell research was vetoed out of the budget by the Governor. Read about that and how to join the effort to combat abortion extremism in Michigan
Lansing Update / Posted July 1, 2022
A number of Catholic priorities made it into the next state budget approved by the Legislature. Plus, some guidance on what’s next for cultivating a culture of life in Michigan after Roe v. Wade. All that and more
Lansing Update / Posted June 24, 2022
The Catholic bishops of Michigan issue a statement in response to the historic Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and returning abortion regulation to the states. Plus, Michigan Catholic Conference urges peace and civility following the ruling overturning Roe, and more
Lansing Update / Posted June 17, 2022
The Governor signed legislation to fund more school safety measures, but vetoed an increase to the earned income tax credit to help working families. Plus, attacks on pregnancy centers across the country are condemned in a state House resolution, as well as a reflection on Juneteenth and ending racism
Lansing Update / Posted June 3, 2022
On gun violence awareness day, we reflect on the tragic loss of life in our country and urge elected officials to act. Plus, we invite Catholics to ask their lawmakers to deliver tax relief for the working poor, and we share our recently published op-ed about the Church's work to support mothers and children, all in
Lansing Update / Posted May 27, 2022
There were updates on two fronts related to our efforts to defend human life. Plus, we reiterate our support in addressing law enforcement reform and gun violence. That and more