Lansing Update Archives
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.
2023
- Gun Safety Bills Pass Legislature and Much More
- Abortion Extremism Runs Rampant in Lansing
- MCC Champions Historic Tax Cut for Working Poor Into Law
- MCC Active on Three High-Profile Legislative Issues This Week
- Grassroots Momentum for Religious Freedom Continues as Muslim Group Joins MCC Effort
- Gun Safety Measures Top of Legislature’s Mind After MSU and more…
- MCC Urging Religious Protections in Civil Rights Bill and more…
- Catholic Schools Recognized by Legislature and more…
- Massive Tax Cut for Working Poor Passes Legislature!
- Tax Relief for the Poor Among Early Legislative Priorities
- MCC Reflections on Pope Benedict
2022
- What Was Left Unfinished as Legislature Ends Session
- Bills Protecting Children Move Forward in Michigan
- What’s Next After Proposal 3?
- Bishops Express Grief, Hope After Prop 3 Passes
- Last Push to Defeat Proposal 3
- How Abortionists Get Away with Malpractice Under Prop 3
- MCC Joins Advocacy for Catholic Schools in DC
- Progressive Women Speak Against Prop 3
- Why Prop 3 Allows Abortion on Demand
- Respect Life This Sunday: Speak Out Against Prop 3
- Learn How to Talk About Prop 3
- Fighting Like Heaven Against Proposal 3
- Proposal 3 Ordered onto Ballot; MCC & Pro-Life Coalition Prepared to Defeat It
- Abortion Amendment off Ballot…for Now
- More Than 1 Million Michiganders Supported Education Scholarship Proposal
- Challenge Filed Against Abortion Proposal
- Latest on Legal Efforts to Protect the Unborn in MI
- Religious Liberty Concerns in New Court Ruling and more…
- Funding to Help Pregnant Women Vetoed Again and more…
- State Funding for Pregnant Students Rejected and more…
- MCC Priorities in New Budget, and What’s Next After Roe?
- Bishops Respond to Roe Overturned and more…
- School Safety, Attacks on Pregnancy Centers and more…
- Gun Violence Awareness; Action Needed to Urge Tax Relief for Families
- Defending Pro-Life Causes, Addressing Gun Violence and more…
- Tax Cut for Working Poor Approved by Legislature and more…
- Legislation Encourages Paid Adoption Leave for Parents and more…
- Our Reflection on the Dobbs Abortion Case Leak and more…
- Momentum Builds to Cut Taxes for Working Poor and more…
- MCC Moves to Intervene in Planned Parenthood Lawsuit and more…
- Hidden Guns in Schools and Churches and more…
- MCC Opposes Attempt to End Law Protecting Unborn Children
- You Can Help Improve Education for Low-Income Students and more…
- More Money for Affordable Housing and more…
- Tax Dollars Won’t Go to Abortions and more…
- Extreme Abortion Bill Fails in Congress and more…
- Help Stop Extreme Abortion Bill and more…
- MCC Fights Against Predatory Lending and more…
- Act to Oppose Payday Lending, Catholic Schools Week, and more…
- Major Victory for Religious Liberty in Michigan and more…
- “March for Life Today in D.C., Michigan March Held at Capitol Wednesday” and more…
- “MCC Denounces Possible Abortion Petition Drive, Pledges to Promote Culture of Life” and more…
2021
- “MCC Weighs in on Religious Liberty Concerns in State Supreme Court Case” and more…
- “Funding for Afghan Refugees, Low Income Renters, COVID School Testing Included in Spending Bill” and more…
- “Major Lift for Working Low-Income Families Supported by MCC” and more…
- “U.S. Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Overturn Roe v. Wade” and more…
- “Take Action Now to Oppose Abortion Funding in Federal Government Spending” and more…
- “House and Senate Send Student Opportunity Scholarship Bills to the Governor” and more…
- “House and Senate Pass Student Opportunity Scholarship Bills” and more…
- “Action Alert! U.S. Senate to Consider Most Radical Pro-Abortion Bill Ever” and more…
- “Action Alert! Oppose Radical Pro-Abortion Legislation in Congress” and more…
- “State Legislature Approves School Aid Budget for 2022 Fiscal Year” and more…
- “State House Approves Budgets for 2022 Fiscal Year—Nonpublic School Aid Heads to Governor” and more…
- “Catholic Conference Praises Unanimous SCOTUS Fulton Decision” and more…
- “Action Needed! Catholics Needed to Oppose Federal Equality Act” and more…
- “Oppose Federal Taxpayer Dollars Paying for Abortion” and more…
- “Your Voice is Needed to Protect Human Life” and more…
- “USCCB Calls for Signatures to Protect Hyde Amendment by Early June” and more…
- “MCC Event Highlights Resources for Pregnant Women, Moms, and Families” and more…
- “Keep Abortion Out of Federal Family Planning Program” and more…
- “Supplemental Budget Bills Continue Conversations on Nonpublic School COVID Aid” and more…
- House and Senate Subcommittees Pass 2021–22 Budget Recommendations
- “Advocacy Continues for EANS Dollars for Nonpublic Schools” and more…
- “Walking With Moms Demonstrates Continued Need for Wraparound Support”
- “Nearly $90 Million in COVID Funding for Nonpublic Schools Sent to Governor” and more…
- “Nonpublic School Assistance Vetoed—MCC Emphasizes Student Safety Needs” and more…
- “Action Alert! Federal COVID Relief Continues to U.S. Senate” and more…
- “Urgent Action Needed! Contact Officials on COVID Relief, Equality Act”
- “Urge Your U.S. Officials to Oppose Discriminatory Legislation” and more…
- “MCC Testifies on Behalf of Support for Pregnant Women, Mothers” and more…
- “COVID-19 Education Aid Clears State House of Representatives” and more…
- “Across the Country, Pro-Life Citizens Send Message That All Are Valued” and more…
- “On 48th Anniversary of Legalized Abortion, Take Action” and more…
- “101st Michigan Legislature Begins Two-Year Session” and more…
- “USCCB Condemns Violent Protests and Prays for Safety” and more…
2020
- “Merry Christmas from Michigan Catholic Conference” and more…
- “Michigan Bishops Share Moral Considerations About COVID-19 Vaccines” and more…
- “Grassroots Advocacy Exposes Concerns with Payday Lending Bill” and more…
- “MCC Urges Opposition to Predatory Lending Expansion” and more…
- “Urge Your State Senator to Oppose Payday Lending Expansion” and more…
- “Oral Arguments in State Supreme Court Urge Equal Protection for Nonpublic School Students”
- “2020 Election Results: National and Statewide Races and Measures” and more…
- “Form Your Conscience, Vote, and Pray This Election” and more…
- “Stillborn Certificate Fee Exemption Signed Into Law” and more…
- “Respect Life Month Reminds of Needed Action, Advocacy for Human Life” and more…
- “Take Action! Protect and Support Life” and more…
- “October 1 Marks Beginning of Respect Life Month” and more…
- “Election-Related Civilize It Advertising Launches in Michigan” and more…
- “MCC Launches Election Webpage” and more…
- “Sanofi Pasteur Produces an Ethical Polio Vaccine” and more…
- “MCC Responds to AG's Campaign Against Nonpublic Schools in COVID Aid” and more…
- “Support the Global Child Thrive Act in the U.S. Senate” and more…
- “Nonpublic School Advocates Tell Court Discrimination Must End” and more…
- “Dismemberment Abortion Petition Comes to End—Catholic Conference Pledges Continued Efforts” and more…
- “Continued Action Needed to Support Catholic Schools” and more…
- “Lawsuit Discriminates Against Nonpublic School Students” and more…
- “MCC Wishes All A Happy Independence Day” and more…
- “Advocacy on Payday Lending Appreciated, State Lawmakers Leave for Short Recess” and more…
- “USCCB Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling that Redefines ‘Sex’ in Federal Law” and more…
- “U.S. Catholic Bishops Speak Out Against Racism” and more…
- “With House Passage, Payday Lending Bill Requires Continued Opposition” and more…
- “Michigan Dioceses Set Timeline, Safety Guidelines for Liturgical Services” and more…
- “Catholic Schools Need Your Help” and more…
- “Completing the 2020 Census is Easier Than Ever” and more…
- ACT NOW! Demand an Ethically Made COVID-19 Vaccine
- “MPSC Order Addresses Utility Rates for Michiganders” and more…
- “Happy Easter to All from MCC” and more…
- “Pope Appoints Bishop Raica to Shepherd Diocese of Birmingham” and more…
- “Catholic Liturgy Updates, Resources in Light of Coronavirus” and more…
- “Supplemental Includes Funding for Trafficking Victims, Nonpublic Schools” and more…
- “House Approves Stillbirth Certificate Fee Waiver Bill” and more…
- “Action Still Needed to Stop Payday Lending Expansion Bill” and more…
- “Help MCC Urge Opposition to Payday Lending Expansion” and more…
- “School Safety Device Bill Close to Final Adoption” and more…
- “MCC Responds to Governor's Budget Recommendations” and more…
- “School Choice Week Rally Highlights Need for Educational Options” and more…
- “March for Life Draws Enormous Crowd in D.C.” and more…
- “2020 Census: Apply Now for Temporary Positions” and more…
- “Petition Drive to Ban Dismemberment Abortion Advances to State Board” and more…
2019
- December 13, 2019
- December 6, 2019
- November 22, 2019
- November 1, 2019
- October 25, 2019
- October 18, 2019
- October 11, 2019
- October 4, 2019
- September 27, 2019
- September 20, 2019
- September 13, 2019
- September 6, 2019
- August 30, 2019
- August 23, 2019
- August 2, 2019
- July 12, 2019
- June 28, 2019
- June 21, 2019
- June 14, 2019
- June 7, 2019
- May 31, 2019
- May 24, 2019
- May 17, 2019
- May 10, 2019
- May 3, 2019
- April 26, 2019
- April 19, 2019
- April 12, 2019
- April 5, 2019
- March 29, 2019
- March 22, 2019
- March 15, 2019
- March 8, 2019
- March 1, 2019
- February 22, 2019
- February 8, 2019
- January 25, 2019
- January 18, 2019
- January 4, 2019
2018
- December 21, 2018
- December 14, 2018
- December 7, 2018
- November 30, 2018
- November 16, 2018
- November 9, 2018
- November 2, 2018
- October 26, 2018
- October 19, 2018
- October 5, 2018
- September 21, 2018
- September 14, 2018
- September 7, 2018
- August 17, 2018
- July 27, 2018
- July 20, 2018
- June 29, 2018
- June 22, 2018
- June 15, 2018
- June 8, 2018
- June 1, 2018
- May 25, 2018
- May 18, 2018
- May 11, 2018
- May 4, 2018
- April 30, 2018
- April 20, 2018
- April 13, 2018
- March 16, 2018
- March 9, 2018
- March 2, 2018
- February 23, 2018
- February 16, 2018
- February 9, 2018
- January 26, 2018
- January 12, 2018
- January 5, 2018
2017
- December 15, 2017
- December 8, 2017
- December 1, 2017
- November 17, 2017
- November 10, 2017
- November 3, 2017
- October 20, 2017
- October 13, 2017
- October 6, 2017
- September 29, 2017
- September 22, 2017
- September 8, 2017
- September 1, 2017
- August 25, 2017
- August 18, 2017
- July 28, 2017
- July 21, 2017
- July 14, 2017
- June 30, 2017
- June 23, 2017
- June 16, 2017
- June 9, 2017
- June 2, 2017
- May 26, 2017
- May 19, 2017
- May 12, 2017
- May 5, 2017
- April 28, 2017
- April 21, 2017
- March 31, 2017
- March 24, 2017
- March 17, 2017
- March 10, 2017
- March 3, 2017
- February 24, 2017
- February 17, 2017
- February 10, 2017
- February 3, 2017
- January 27, 2017
- January 20, 2017
- January 6, 2017
2016
- December 16, 2016
- December 9, 2016
- December 2, 2016
- November 11, 2016
- November 4, 2016: Special Election Edition
- October 21, 2016
- October 7, 2016
- September 23, 2016
- September 16, 2016
- September 9, 2016
- September 2, 2016
- July 15, 2016
- July 1, 2016
- June 24, 2016
- June 10, 2016
- June 3, 2016
- May 27, 2016
- May 20, 2016
- May 13, 2016
- May 6, 2016
- April 29, 2016
- April 22, 2016
- April 15, 2016
- April 8, 2016
- April 1, 2016
- March 25, 2016
- March 18, 2016
- March 11, 2016
- March 4, 2016
- February 26, 2016
- February 5, 2016
- January 29, 2016
- January 22, 2016
- January 15, 2016
2015
- December 18, 2015
- December 11, 2015
- December 4, 2015
- November 20, 2015
- November 13, 2015
- November 6, 2015
- October 30, 2015
- October 23, 2015
- October 16, 2015
- October 9, 2015
- October 2, 2015
- September 25, 2015
- September 18, 2015
- September 11, 2015
- July 17, 2015
- July 10, 2015
- July 2, 2015
- June 29, 2015: Special Update on Marriage and the State EITC
- June 12, 2015
- June 5, 2015
- May 29, 2015
- May 22, 2015
- May 15, 2015
- May 8, 2015
- May 1, 2015
- April 24, 2015
- March 27, 2015
- March 20, 2015
- March 13, 2015
- March 6, 2015
- February 20, 2015
- February 13, 2015
- January 23, 2015
- January 16, 2015
2014
- December 5, 2014
- November 14, 2014
- November 7, 2014
- November 3, 2014: Special Election Message
- October 17, 2014
- October 3, 2014
- September 19, 2014
- July 18, 2014
- July 1, 2014: Special Update on Real Alternatives and Hobby Lobby
- June 13, 2014
- June 6, 2014
- May 30, 2014
- May 23, 2014
- May 16, 2014
- May 9, 2014
- May 2, 2014
- April 17, 2014
- April 4, 2014
- March 28, 2014
- March 21, 2014: Special Michigan Marriage Trial Update
- March 14, 2014
- March 7, 2014
- February 28, 2014
- February 21, 2014
- February 14, 2014
- January 31, 2014
- January 24, 2014
- January 17, 2014
- January 10, 2014
- January 3, 2014
2013
- December 13, 2013
- November 29, 2013
- November 15, 2013
- November 8, 2013
- October 18, 2013
- October 4, 2013
- September 27, 2013
- September 20, 2013
- September 13, 2013
- August 30, 2013
- August 2, 2013
- July 5, 2013
- June 28, 2013
- June 26, 2013: Special U.S. Supreme Court Marriage Edition
- June 21, 2013
- June 14, 2013
- June 7, 2013
- May 24, 2013
- May 17, 2013
- May 10, 2013
- May 3, 2013
- April 26, 2013
- April 19, 2013
- April 12, 2013
- March 8, 2013
- Michigan Bishops Address Retirement News of Pope Benedict XVI
- February 8, 2013
- February 1, 2013
- January 11, 2013
2012
- December 14, 2012
- December 7, 2012
- November 30, 2012
- November 16, 2012
- November 9, 2012
- November 2, 2012
- October 26, 2012
- October 12, 2012
- October 5, 2012
- September 7, 2012
- July 27, 2012
- June 18, 2012
- June 8, 2012
- June 1, 2012
- April 27, 2012
- March 30, 2012
- March 16, 2012
- January 27, 2012
- January 20, 2012
2011
- September 30, 2011
- July 15, 2011
- June 24, 2011
- May 27, 2011
- May 13, 2011
- May 6, 2011
- April 29, 2011
- April 21, 2011
- April 15, 2011
- March 25, 2011
- March 18, 2011
- March 4, 2011
- February 11, 2011
- January 14, 2011
2010
- December 3, 2010
- October 22, 2010
- August 20, 2010
- July 2, 2010
- May 28, 2010
- April 30, 2010
- April 23, 2010
- March 12, 2010
- February 12, 2010
- January 22, 2010
2009
- December 11, 2009
- October 30, 2009
- October 9, 2009
- October 2, 2009
- September 18, 2009
- September 11, 2009
- June 26, 2009
- June 19, 2009
- May 22, 2009
- May 15, 2009
- May 8, 2009
- May 1, 2009
- April 24, 2009
- April 3, 2009
- March 27, 2009
- March 13, 2009
- March 6, 2009
- February 20, 2009
- February 13, 2009
- January 30, 2009
2008
- December 12, 2008
- December 5, 2008
- May 30, 2008
- May 16, 2008
- May 9, 2008
- February 8, 2008
- January 25, 2008
2007
- December 7, 2007
- November 2, 2007
- October 12, 2007
- October 5, 2007
- June 15, 2007
- May 25, 2007
- March 30, 2007
- March 23, 2007
- February 16, 2007
- February 9, 2007
- January 26, 2007
- January 12, 2007
- January 5, 2007
2006
- December 15, 2006
- December 1, 2006
- June 23, 2006
- May 19, 2006
- April 7, 2006
- March 24, 2006
- March 6, 2006
- February 9, 2006