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 March 6, 2015
House Committee Approves Faith-Based Child Placement Bills; Governor Appoints Members to Two State Human Trafficking Groups; “Choose Life” License Plate Legislation Headed to State Senate; Wording Finalized for May Road Funding Proposal; The Word from Lansing Column Addresses Education Policies; USCCB Urges Consideration of Poor and Vulnerable in the Federal Budget.
Lansing Update / Posted February 20, 2015
MCC and St. Vincent Catholic Charities Testify In Support of Adoption Bills; U.S. Bishops Urge Support for Health Care Conscience Rights Act.
Lansing Update / Posted February 13, 2015
A Blueprint for the Common Good: MCC Announces Advocacy Principles for 2015–2016; Governor Introduces State Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2015–2016; Elder Abuse Bills Pass Senate Judiciary Committee; Death Penalty Resolution Introduced in Michigan Senate.
Lansing Update / Posted January 23, 2015
During March for Life, U.S. House Passes Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Prohibition; Michigan State of State Address Calls for Greater Service to Michigan’s Poor; Michigan House Recognizes Catholic Schools Week With Resolution; Religious Freedom Restoration Act Introduced in Senate.
Lansing Update / Posted January 16, 2015
Michigan Legislature Returns, Elected Officials Sworn in This Week; U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Marriage Cases from Michigan and Three Other States; Significant Revenue Shortfalls Surface; MCC Cheers Legislation to Fully Restore EITC; Professional Development Legislation Signed into Law; The Word from Lansing Column Highlights 2013–2014 Achievements.
Lansing Update / Posted December 5, 2014
Historic Week for Religious Liberty Policies in Michigan House; Michigan Senate Approves Prisoner Employability Bills; Sentencing Reform Bills Passed by Michigan House; Senate Committee Adopts Nonprofit Housing Property Exemption.
Lansing Update / Posted November 14, 2014
MCC Calls for Religious Liberty Legislation to Be Priority in Lame Duck; House Approves Nuisance Legislation Related to Human Trafficking; House Committee Passes Bill to Enact Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board; The Word from Lansing in November Addresses Lame Duck Session.
Lansing Update / Posted November 7, 2014
6th Circuit Upholds Michigan Marriage Amendment, Reverses District Court Decision; MCC Thanks Catholics for Election Participation; Federal Legislative Race Results; State Level Executive Race Results; Michigan Legislature Chosen, Leadership Roles Decided; “Lame Duck” Session.
Lansing Update / Posted November 3, 2014
Special Election Message, November 3, 2014
Lansing Update / Posted October 17, 2014
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.