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 April 17, 2014
Michigan Granted Employment Based Visa Center; The Word from Lansing: Upholding the Truth of Marriage; Bills to Streamline Adoptions Signed by Governor; Happy Easter from Michigan Catholic Conference.
Lansing Update / Posted April 4, 2014
Border Mass Continues Momentum for Immigration Reform; New Health Plan for Low-Income Residents Now in Effect; Medical Ethics Bills Signed Into Law.
Lansing Update / Posted March 28, 2014
Michigan Marriage Amendment Back in Effect as Appellate Court Stays Decision; State Department Budgets Pass Subcommittees; Legislators Depart for Spring Recess; Legislation Shortening Adoption Process Headed to Governor; Michigan House Adopts Immigration Resolutions; Discussion on Charitable Gaming Rules Continues; U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Hobby Lobby Religious Freedom Case.
Lansing Update / Posted March 21, 2014
Special Michigan Marriage Trial Update, March 21, 2014.
Lansing Update / Posted March 14, 2014
Immigration Resolutions Considered in Michigan Competitiveness Committee; Medicaid Expansion and Abortion Opt-Out Take Effect This Week; Five Human Trafficking Bills Reported from Criminal Justice Committee; Archbishop Vigneron Offers Invocation Prior to Michigan House Session; Marriage Trial Decision Expected Next Week.
Lansing Update / Posted March 7, 2014
Juvenile Life Legislation Signed; Cases Begin in Michigan Supreme Court; MCC Continues to Support Human Trafficking Legislation; Michigan Marriage Trial Update.
Lansing Update / Posted February 28, 2014
Marriage Trial Begins, MCC Op/Ed Promotes Church Teaching; Bills to Streamline the Adoption Process Pass Senate Committee.
Lansing Update / Posted February 20, 2014
MCC Supports Medical Ethics Bills Before House Committee; Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Victim Impact Statement Bills With MCC Support; Senate Passes Human Trafficking Bills that Address Victim Needs, Now Await House Action; Marriage Redefinition Trial Begins February 25th for Michigan; Michigan Catholic Teen Writes Legal Brief on Behalf of Juvenile Lifers.
Lansing Update / Posted February 13, 2014
Debate Begins on 2014–2015 State Budget, Governor’s Recommendations; Surplus Leads to Tax Relief Proposal; Juvenile Life Without Parole Legislation Passes Michigan Legislature; Human Trafficking Bills Continue to Pass; National Marriage Week Celebrates Sacrament of Marriage; MCC Appreciative of Action During CSMG.
Lansing Update / Posted January 30, 2014
Catholics Schools Week Celebrates Achievements of Catholic Education; Senate Committee Approves Legislation Connecting Human Trafficking Victims to Services; Governor to Present Budget Recommendations Next Week.