2026

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.

    A First Look at the Next Proposed State Budget

    The Michigan State Capital Building in winter

    The process to pass the next state budget began this week. Read more on the Governor’s proposals regarding MCC priorities such as nonpublic schools and helping mothers and children. Plus, MCC offered support to improve education choice for public school parents, and more.

    MCC Highlights Education Advocacy During Catholic Schools Week

    Catholic Education: Transforming Lives Across Michigan
    Photo courtesy Father Marquette Catholic Academy in Marquette

    During this Catholic Schools Week, MCC shares how its advocacy delivered millions in state funding to support our Catholic schools. Plus, MCC-supported legislation to fight human trafficking received unanimous support, and dates are set for the next executive budget recommendation and State of the State address.