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 December 24, 2020
Merry Christmas from Michigan Catholic Conference; Thank You! Your Advocacy Helped Block Payday Lending Expansion; Michigan Strengthens Water Protections for Citizens; MCC Applauds Global Child Thrive Act Passage, but Uncertainty Remains After Presidential Veto; DNR Orders for Medically Frail Minors One Step Away From Becoming Law.
Lansing Update / Posted December 18, 2020
Michigan Bishops Share Moral Considerations About COVID-19 Vaccines; Thank You for Advocacy on Payday Lending Bill; Legislation Preventing Water Shutoffs Headed to Governor's Desk; Juvenile Expungement Measures Close to Becoming Law; House Passes Food Assistance Bill, Sends to Governor for Final Consideration; Jail Reforms Widely Clear Michigan House of Representatives; MCC Launches Webpage to Share Guidelines for End of Life Decisions.
Lansing Update / Posted December 12, 2020
Grassroots Advocacy Exposes Concerns with Payday Lending Bill; Sexual Abuse Prevention Measures Passed by Senate Committee; Legislation to Temporarily Institute Water Shutoff Pause Clears Senate; Next Stop for Jail Reform Package: The Governor's Desk.
Lansing Update / Posted December 4, 2020
MCC Urges Opposition to Predatory Lending Expansion; November Recognized as Adoption Awareness Month in Michigan; Bill to Aid Providers of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Sent to House; Legislation Clarifying Food Assistance Stalls in House Committee; Jail Reform Package Pushes Forward With Wide Support.
Lansing Update / Posted November 20, 2020
ACT NOW! Urge Your State Senator to Oppose Payday Lending Expansion; The Word from Lansing: Catholics Emboldened to Fight Abuse, Encourage Healing; MCC Advocates For Protection Against Water Shutoffs During COVID-19 Pandemic.
Lansing Update / Posted November 13, 2020
Oral Arguments in State Supreme Court Urge Equal Protection for Nonpublic School Students.
Lansing Update / Posted November 6, 2020
2020 Election Results: National and Statewide Races and Measures; U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Key Religious Liberty Case.
Lansing Update / Posted October 23, 2020
Form Your Conscience, Vote, and Pray This Election; Participate in Civilize It This 2020 Election Cycle; MCC Expresses Concerns as Petition Moves Forward.
Lansing Update / Posted October 16, 2020
Stillborn Certificate Fee Exemption Signed Into Law; MCC Encourages Participation in 2020 Election, Offers Voter Resources; Take the Pledge: Join Other Michiganders in “Civilizing It”; Legislation to Eliminate Certain Mandatory Minimums Continues Forward.
Lansing Update / Posted October 9, 2020
Respect Life Month Reminds of Needed Action, Advocacy for Human Life; Action Needed! Support the Federal SAVE Moms & Babies Act; MCC Offers Summaries on Statewide Ballot Proposals; Participate in Civilize It This 2020 Election Cycle.