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Lansing Update
Lansing Update publishes on Fridays when the Michigan Legislature is in session and chronicles legislative activity of interest to Michigan Catholic Conference.
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.

Latest on Legal Efforts to Protect the Unborn in MI
This week: A recap on where things stand in Michigan regarding the legal protection of the unborn, plus a continued call to join the efforts to oppose the unlimited abortion amendment in this week’s Lansing Update.…

Religious Liberty Concerns in New Court Ruling and more…
This week: A new state Supreme Court opinion could create problems for constitutionally-protected religious liberty. Plus, our latest column defends pregnancy centers and the work they are doing support life. That and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

Funding to Help Pregnant Women Vetoed Again and more…
This week: The Governor vetoed more funding that could have helped pregnant women and expanded adoption, but there were other important priorities that were funded in next year's budget, including help for the poor and vulnerable and for nonpublic schools. That and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

State Funding for Pregnant Students Rejected and more…
This week: Funding for helping pregnant college students and for encouraging ethical stem cell research was vetoed out of the budget by the Governor. Read about that and how to join the effort to combat abortion extremism in Michigan in this week’s Lansing Update.…

MCC Priorities in New Budget, and What’s Next After Roe?
This week: A number of Catholic priorities made it into the next state budget approved by the Legislature. Plus, some guidance on what’s next for cultivating a culture of life in Michigan after Roe v. Wade. All that and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

Bishops Respond to Roe Overturned and more…
This week: The Catholic bishops of Michigan issue a statement in response to the historic Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and returning abortion regulation to the states. Plus, Michigan Catholic Conference urges peace and civility following the ruling overturning Roe, and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

School Safety, Attacks on Pregnancy Centers and more…
This week: The Governor signed legislation to fund more school safety measures, but vetoed an increase to the earned income tax credit to help working families. Plus, attacks on pregnancy centers across the country are condemned in a state House resolution, as well as a reflection on Juneteenth and ending racism in this week’s Lansing Update…

Gun Violence Awareness; Action Needed to Urge Tax Relief for Families
This week: On gun violence awareness day, we reflect on the tragic loss of life in our country and urge elected officials to act. Plus, we invite Catholics to ask their lawmakers to deliver tax relief for the working poor, and we share our recently published op-ed about the Church's work to support mothers and children, all in this week’s Lansing Update…

Defending Pro-Life Causes, Addressing Gun Violence and more…
This week: There were updates on two fronts related to our efforts to defend human life. Plus, we reiterate our support in addressing law enforcement reform and gun violence. That and more in this Lansing Update…

Tax Cut for Working Poor Approved by Legislature and more…
This week: A tax cut for the working poor backed by Michigan Catholic Conference was approved by the Legislature this week. Plus a reminder to parishes and schools to return petitions for the Let MI Kids Learn campaign, and more in this week’s Lansing Update…
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