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 September 25, 2026
MCC is bringing its election-year faithful citizenship talk to more people by offering a webinar next month. MCC also has informational resources regarding Proposals 1 and 2. See these resources and the latest legislative news in this week’s Lansing Update.
Lansing Update / Posted September 11, 2026
As the November election draws closer, MCC has published a one-stop shop site for Catholics to prepare to vote. Plus, find out if an MCC faithful citizenship presentation is coming to a parish near you.
Lansing Update / Posted August 14, 2026
The state recently agreed to not enforce a law that MCC had opposed due to constitutional concerns related to faith-based counseling. Also, two MCC-backed bills recently became law, a less-than-frequent occurrence in this era of divided government.
Lansing Update / Posted July 24, 2026
The Governor this week signed the next state budget into law, finalizing the significant gains for Catholic schools and agencies that a bipartisan Legislature recently approved.
Lansing Update / Posted July 10, 2026
The new budget awaiting the Governor's signature continues important funding for nonpublic schools, in addition to increased and new streams of support. MCC advocacy also helped ensure budget funding for Catholic agencies and protections against promoting assisted suicide.
Lansing Update / Posted June 26, 2026
Recent MCC advocacy has included support for policies to protect vulnerable adults, cut red tape for Catholic schools, promote affordable housing, and more.
Lansing Update / Posted June 12, 2026
The inclusion of nonpublic schools in a bill to make the state’s expanded school meals program a permanent part of state law is another MCC advocacy accomplishment on behalf of nonpublic students. Also this week, two new resources with important information for parents of schoolkids are available for download.
Lansing Update / Posted May 22, 2026
MCC is offering support to legislation to improve access to and preserve affordable housing, which responds to the need for more housing in Michigan, and is aligned with the Catholic principle of promoting a preferential option for the poor.
Lansing Update / Posted May 1, 2026
The House and Senate both approved budget proposals for next year that fund many MCC priorities, with the House education budget in particular funding all MCC requests for supporting nonpublic schools, from school safety to teacher recruitment programs and more.
Lansing Update / Posted March 20, 2026
MCC offered support for legislation requiring the state and schools to distribute information about sextortion, and worked to ensure nonpublic and Catholic schools have access to the information to prevent against this new form of child exploitation. Also, MCC stands against allowing businesses to charge high interest rates, and a plug for participating in Holy Week.