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 July 10, 2020
Lawsuit Discriminates Against Nonpublic School Students; USCCB Welcomes SCOTUS Decision Preserving Religious Freedom; Michigan Dual Enrollment Expansion Signed into Law; SCOTUS Ruling Recognizes the Church's Right to Choose Own Leaders.
Lansing Update / Posted July 3, 2020
MCC Applauds SCOTUS Decision Against Blaine Amendments; SCOTUS Ruling Prioritizes Abortion Business Over Women's Safety; REMINDER: Share Concerns About Payday Lending with Senators; MCC Wishes All A Happy Independence Day; Catholic Conference Honored with Three PR Awards.
Lansing Update / Posted June 26, 2020
Advocacy on Payday Lending Appreciated, State Lawmakers Leave for Short Recess; New Law Extends Telemedicine to Medicaid Recipients; MCC Supports Bills to Reduce Unnecessary Incarceration; Discussion Continues Around Police Training; Dual Enrollment Expansion Close to Governor's Desk; U.S. Bishops Celebrate Religious Freedom Week; Catholic Conference Offers Prayers for Father's Day.
Lansing Update / Posted June 19, 2020
USCCB Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling that Redefines ‘Sex’ in Federal Law; Fight for Dismemberment Abortion Ban Continues; MCC Supports Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Children; Bishops Welcome Supreme Court Decision on DACA; The Word from Lansing: Reflecting on Care for Our Common Home.
Lansing Update / Posted June 5, 2020
U.S. Catholic Bishops Speak Out Against Racism; MCC Offers Condolences in Death of Bishop Murray; Catholic Conference Supports Police Training Bills; Michigan Values Life Petition Signatures in Verification Process; Dual Enrollment Expansion Bills Continue to Senate Floor; Legislation Would Expand Medicaid Access to Telemedicine.
Lansing Update / Posted May 29, 2020
With House Passage, Payday Lending Bill Requires Continued Opposition; MCC Publishes Focus, Webpage to Highlight Laudato Si' Anniversary; 2020 Census: Your Voice is Needed.
Lansing Update / Posted May 22, 2020
Michigan Dioceses Set Timeline, Safety Guidelines for Liturgical Services; The Word from Lansing: Living Care for One Another; Michigan House Approves Minor DNR Bills; 2020 Census Resources Offered in Almost 60 Languages; Laudato Si’ Week Brings Catholics Together to Protect Common Home; Department of Labor Issues Directive and Guidance on Religious Liberty; Memorial Day Honors Service and Sacrifice.
Lansing Update / Posted May 15, 2020
ACTION NEEDED! Catholic Schools Need Your Help; Bureau of Elections Resumes Vetting of Petitions to End Dismemberment Abortion; Funding for COVID-19; Response Clears Michigan Senate; State Revenues Down $3.2 Billion.
Lansing Update / Posted May 8, 2020
Completing the 2020 Census is Easier Than Ever; Reminder: Demand an Ethically Made COVID-19 Vaccine; Michigan House Approves Minor DNR Bills; USCCB Condemns Increased Reports of Racism in Pandemic; Happy Mother's Day from Michigan Catholic Conference.
Lansing Update / Posted April 24, 2020
ACT NOW! Demand an Ethically Made COVID-19 Vaccine.