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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…