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 30, 2021
The Word from Lansing: During Pandemic, Catholic Schools Rise to the Challenge; Supplemental Budget Bills Continue Conversations on Nonpublic School COVID Aid; USCCB Expresses Support for Commitments at Leaders Summit on Climate.
Lansing Update / Posted April 23, 2021
House and Senate Subcommittees Pass 2021–22 Budget Recommendations; U.S. Catholic Bishops' Conference Comments on Verdict in Chauvin Trial; USCCB Denounces Reversal of Limits on Human Fetal Tissue Research; Proposed Title X Rule from Biden Administration is Concerning for Catholics; Vulnerable Adult Protection Bills Continue Forward in House Committee; Measures to Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration Clear House .
Lansing Update / Posted April 16, 2021
Advocacy Continues for EANS Dollars for Nonpublic Schools; Educational Assistance Legislation Continues to Michigan Senate; MCC Supports House Bills to Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration; U.S. Bishops Decry Chemical Abortion Pill Policy Change; Catholic Guidelines for End of Life Decisions Offered by MCC.
Lansing Update / Posted March 26, 2021
Walking With Moms Demonstrates Continued Need for Wraparound Support.
Lansing Update / Posted March 19, 2021
Nearly $90 Million in COVID Funding for Nonpublic Schools Sent to Governor; Child Abuse Prevention Legislation Continues Forward in State Legislature; The Word from Lansing: Small Steps of Love in the State Budget Process; USCCB Welcomes House Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Reform; Upcoming Webinar: The Equality Act and What it Means for Catholics.
Lansing Update / Posted March 12, 2021
Nonpublic School Assistance Vetoed—MCC Emphasizes Student Safety Needs; MCC Testifies in House Committee on Payday Lending; Bills Addressing Educational Assistance and COVID Continue to House Floor.
Lansing Update / Posted March 5, 2021
Action Alert! Federal COVID Relief Continues to U.S. Senate — Your Voice is Still Needed; State Legislature Approves Funding for Nonpublic Schools in COVID-19 Relief Package; Michigan Bishops Address Moral Concerns with Johnson & Johnson Vaccine.
Lansing Update / Posted February 26, 2021
Contact Officials on COVID Relief, Equality Act.
Lansing Update / Posted February 19, 2021
Urge Your U.S. Officials to Oppose Discriminatory Legislation; Speak Out to Oppose Payday Lending Expansion; Catholic Conference Supports Net Metering Legislation.
Lansing Update / Posted February 12, 2021
MCC Testifies on Behalf of Support for Pregnant Women, Mothers; Catholic Conference Urges State Lawmakers to Act on Education Funding; Executive Recommendations Include Several MCC-Priority Items—Continued Work Needed; Advocacy Report on the 100th Michigan Legislature Released by MCC.