The state budget is a moral statement that details elected officials’ spending priorities. So how did Michigan lawmakers do in the latest budget? MCC commented on spending for education and assistance for the poor in response to the Governor signing the budget. Plus, MCC provides updates on the legislative schedule and upcoming elections and election-related resources for Catholics.
MCC said the state budget, which was signed into law today, is a moral statement and one that indicates the priorities state officials are willing to support with public tax dollars. Inspired by Christ’s teaching to care for ‘the least of these,’ MCC believes that taking care of the poor and vulnerable is and should remain among the top public spending priorities, and was encouraged to see that critical programs that provide for pregnant mothers in need, families experiencing homelessness, and foster children were preserved or increased.
Upon the Governor signing the latest education budget into law, MCC issued a statement indicating that state lawmakers could have provided more support to ensure all Michigan students are safe and secure at school and have access to healthy meals, regardless of the schools they attend. Lawmakers in recent years have identified school security upgrades and ensuring all students have access to free meals at school as public priorities, but the new budget fell short of making adequate investment into these areas for all students.
The Legislature unveiled and passed a final budget in the midst of a marathon overnight session this week. MCC staff provide a first glance at both the good news and bad news on state funding for nonpublic schools as well as programs to help the poor and vulnerable. Also this week, a judge blocked enforcement of several laws that limit abortion and protect the health and safety of women. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.
That each human person is endowed by God with infinite dignity was the subject of a recent Vatican document, and the truth of human dignity also forms the basis of MCC’s public policy work. Read about how upholding human dignity serves as the common link for the Church’s approach to abortion, surrogacy, serving the poor, and caring for the migrant and refugee.
Designed to care for the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our participants, Michigan Catholic Conference provides a full spectrum of employee benefits and wellbeing programs to Catholic entities throughout Michigan. Generally, entities may choose which plans and programs they wish to offer. Providing administrative support for the MCC benefit plans and programs, the Benefits Team serves both the entity and its employees with personal service by phone, email, chat, and in-person.
For the best response time and most effective claim handling, no matter the type of loss, call the new MCC designated Gallagher Bassett 24/7 hotline at (833) MCC-LOSS (833-622-5677).
Applications for special events are now only submitted online. Compared to the triplicate forms, this process is more efficient and eliminates the need for reviewing, processing, and mailing back the completed forms.
Fill out the form associated with your respective (arch)diocese and remember to keep one copy in the vehicle at all times and a copy in the office for tab renewal with the State.
Whether you need a COI for an event, equipment lease or rental, or use of third party space, please fill out the request form in its entirety and we will provide you with the certificate or contact you with questions.
Constructing a new building? Bequeathed a house? Renovating an existing building? In order to have adequate property insurance on any new or renewed structure, please provide us with as much detail as possible on the subsequent form.