June 23, 2006
Lansing Update / Posted June 23, 2006
MCC Calls for Religious Freedom in Child-Placement Services; “The Issues, The Candidates and Your Vote 2006’ Headed to Parishes; Conference Seeks Support for Foster Care Families.
Lansing Update
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May 19, 2006
Lansing Update / Posted May 19, 2006
Strict Welfare Reform Measures Headed to Senate.
April 7, 2006
Lansing Update / Posted April 7, 2006
One United Michigan Campaign Kicks-Off.
March 24, 2006
Lansing Update / Posted March 24, 2006
Michigan Catholic Conference Urges Support for Adult Stem Cell Research; Conscience Clause Bills Pass House Insurance Committee.
March 6, 2006
Lansing Update / Posted March 6, 2006
Federal Government Approves Contraception Waiver; High School Curriculum Mandate Headed to Senate; Senate Committee Confirms New Children’s Ombudsman.
February 9, 2006
Lansing Update / Posted February 9, 2006
Bishop Sample Joins Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors; Michigan Catholic Conference Testifies Against Contraceptive Mandates; Stem Cell Issue Comes to Forefront in Michigan; House Education Committee Addresses Mandated High School Curriculum; Governor Releases 2006-07 Executive Budget Recommendations.
December 9, 2005
Lansing Update / Posted December 9, 2005
House and Senate Pass Welfare Reform Legislation; Board of State Canvassers Approve Three Ballot Initiative Forms for 2006; Ultasound Bill Passes Senate, Heads Back to House for Concurrance.
December 2, 2005
Lansing Update / Posted December 2, 2005
Welfare Reform Passes House and Senate, Dangerous Limitations Included; Teacher Loan Forgiveness Bill Passes House; Bills Requiring Background Checks for Long-Term Care Employees Heads to Full House.
November 11, 2005
Lansing Update / Posted November 11, 2005
Bishop Sample Joins Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors; Michigan Catholic Conference Testifies Against Contraceptive Mandates; Stem Cell Issue Comes to Forefront in Michigan; House Education Committee Addresses Mandated High School Curriculum; Governor Releases 2006-07 Executive Budget Recommendations.
November 4, 2005
Lansing Update / Posted November 4, 2005
Agreement Reached on Business Tax Cuts, Investment to Spur Economy; Department of Human Services Releases Welfare Reform Suggestions; Schools to Receive Assistance for Students Displaced by Katrina; Attorney General Rules in Favor of Mexican Drivers.