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 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
Lansing Update / Posted May 20, 2022
A tax cut for the working poor backed by Michigan Catholic Conference was approved by the Legislature this week. Plus a reminder to parishes and schools to return petitions for the Let MI Kids Learn campaign, and more
Lansing Update / Posted May 13, 2022
A bill that would encourage employers to provide parents paid adoption leave moved forward in the Legislature. Plus, a reminder to all Catholics to sign the Let MI Kids Learn petition to expand education opportunities for low-income kids.
Lansing Update / Posted May 6, 2022
We join with the U.S. bishops in calling the faithful to continue their prayers and work to support mothers after the leak of the draft opinion in a pending abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Also, MCC joins a coalition supporting a $1.65 billion investment to increase access to the basic human right of decent housing in Michigan.
Lansing Update / Posted April 29, 2022
Next year’s budget is starting to take shape and MCC is advocating for funds to help pregnant women in need, the poor and Catholic and nonpublic schools. Read more about where those proposals stand—as well as the momentum building at the Capitol to enact a significant tax cut for the working poor—
Lansing Update / Posted April 22, 2022
Michigan Catholic Conference is seeking to defend the state’s law protecting unborn children by intervening in a Planned Parenthood lawsuit. Plus, updates on defeating a radical abortion petition drive and supporting an education scholarship petition drive and more in
Lansing Update / Posted April 14, 2022
Legislation that would allow hidden guns in schools and churches advanced despite MCC opposition, and funding help for low-income students to attend private colleges was maintained under one legislative budget proposal.
Lansing Update / Posted April 8, 2022
Michigan Catholic Conference this week responded to news of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Planned Parenthood filing a series of legal actions that collectively seek to overturn Michigan’s nearly century-old law prohibiting abortion.