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 14, 2025
Despite MCC objections and the voices of more than 1,000 grassroots advocates, the state approved the promotion of gender ideology in public school health education. Also this week, MCC offered support for legislation related to abortion reporting requirements and parental consent for minors' use of social media.
Lansing Update / Posted November 7, 2025
The second-ever statewide Michigan March for Life in Lansing this week drew scores of Catholic high school students, priests, religious, and more to peacefully and joyfully witness to human life.
Lansing Update / Posted October 31, 2025
MCC issued a statement in support of state action toward continuing food assistance for Michiganders who need it most in Michigan. Plus, a final reminder for next week’s March for Life in Lansing, the prayer offered by a Catholic priest before House session, and more.
Lansing Update / Posted October 10, 2025
MCC this week noted major investments into students and moms in the new state budget, but there were also several other important programs included that help families in need and the most vulnerable individuals in this state, too.
Lansing Update / Posted October 3, 2025
The Legislature approved a new budget for this fiscal year and delivered significant increases in funding to programs that protect nonpublic school children and help pregnant mothers and their children.
Lansing Update / Posted September 5, 2025
The third and final budget proposal for consideration was approved by the state House recently. See how it stacks up against the Senate and Governor when it comes to programs for mothers in need, as well as helping the poor and vulnerable of this state.
Lansing Update / Posted August 15, 2025
MCC testified for legislation to implement the RxKids program into state law, which has been providing direct assistance to expectant mothers in lower-income communities across Michigan. Also in this update, MCC provides a recap of its nonpublic schools advocacy and a reflection on today's solemnity.
Lansing Update / Posted August 1, 2025
The initial list of speakers includes Mayra Rodriguez, who was fired from her job at Planned Parenthood after speaking out against their practices. Also this week, an update on advocacy for nonpublic education and reporting on the first-ever national federal scholarship tax credit for education expenses.
Lansing Update / Posted July 11, 2025
It is time to make plans to attend the second Michigan March for Life on November 6, 2025, at the state Capitol in Lansing, as the need for a peaceful and powerful witness to protecting human life at all stages remains vital in this state.
Lansing Update / Posted July 2, 2025
The grassroots showed up for Catholic and nonpublic education in response to an MCC Action Alert, as nearly every state lawmaker heard from constituents about the importance of including nonpublic schools in the state budget.