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.
This week: The new legislative session kicked off this week and with it brought renewed momentum to deliver tax relief for the working poor through an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit. Read more about MCC’s continued advocacy to increase the EITC and help the working poor, plus more in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: After the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI last week, MCC President & CEO Paul Long offered a reflection on the former pontiff and his legacy. Plus, updates on the start of the new legislative session and more in this first Lansing Update of 2023.…
This week: The Legislature concluded the 2021–2022 session this week. Read about what outstanding MCC priorities made it out in time and which ones were left unfinished, plus an important legal development in the defense of religious liberty in Michigan, in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: This week, bills to proactively prevent child sexual abuse advanced in the Legislature, thanks in part to advocacy by Michigan Catholic Conference staff. Also, an MCC-supported measure to ensure organ donation access for people with disabilities moved forward. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: After the passage of Proposal 3, MCC offered some reflections on where the pro-life movement goes next in the mission to uphold the dignity of all human life. Plus, the U.S. bishops are raising concerns over federal legislation that threatens the truth of marriage and the religious liberty of the faithful who hold to that truth. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: Despite the immense efforts of Catholics and others all across the state, voters unfortunately chose to approve Proposal 3 this week. In the face of that disappointing defeat for the cause of human life, read what the bishops of Michigan had to say in response. Plus, we offer a recap of the other major results from the election, including the news that Democrats will control all three branches of government. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: It’s the final update before the election and the final push to defeat Proposal 3. In addition to making sure you’re registered to vote, there are also opportunities to knock doors and make calls to get out the vote to help defeat Proposal 3 in the final days. Find out more in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: This week, we explain how Proposal 3 would protect abortionists from malpractice claims under the constitutional amendment. Plus, information on how to get involved on door-to-door canvassing and a reminder to get registered to vote for the upcoming election. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: Several MCC-supported bills designed to improve the adoption and foster care process in Michigan were signed into law, and MCC was present in Washington, D.C. this week to aid in advocating for Michigan Catholic schools at the federal level. Plus, the latest educational piece against Proposal 3 in this week’s Lansing Update.…
This week: MCC staff were on hand to support a Democrats For Life press conference where several progressive and left-leaning women explained why they are opposed to Proposal 3. Plus, the bishops of Michigan joined together to issue a letter to 230,000-plus Catholic homes urging a no vote on Proposal 3. Read more in this Lansing Update.…
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