August 23, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted August 23, 2019
Federal Court Begins Hearing Catholic Adoption Cases; The Word from Lansing: End Dismemberment Abortion; USCCB Expresses Deep Concern Over Public Charge Rule.
Lansing Update
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August 2, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted August 2, 2019
Enthusiasm for Dismemberment Petition Drive Continues; MCC and Coalition Urge Support of State EITC Boost; FOCUS: Catholic Charities—Uniting Children With Loving Homes; U.S. Bishops Oppose Decision re Federal Death Penalty.
July 12, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted July 12, 2019
Support Petition to End Dismemberment Abortion; Attend July Pro-Life Conference in East Lansing.
June 28, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted June 28, 2019
Support Needed for Dismemberment Abortion Petition; State Supreme Court to Consider Nonpublic School Mandate Case; "Pro-Life for the Whole Life" Conference 7/26–7/28.
June 21, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted June 21, 2019
MCC Urges Support for Dismemberment Abortion Petition; House Overwhelmingly Approves Abuse Prevention Bills; Committee Considers Marijuana Health Warning Labels; Vulnerable Adult Protection Bill Continues Forward; The Word from Lansing: Clean & Affordable Water for All; House Committee Hears Testimony on "Microgrids"; July 26–28 Conference: "Pro-Life for the Whole Life".
June 14, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted June 14, 2019
MCC Advocates for Low-Income Workers; State Budget Updates for 2019–2020; House Committee Reviews Vulnerable Adult Coercion Bill; MCC Named to Consensus Complete Count Committee; AMA Reaffirms Opposition to Assisted Suicide; 911 Bill Continues to Governor's Desk; USCCB Commends NIH Discontinuation of Fetal Tissue Research.
June 7, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted June 7, 2019
U.S. House Passes American Dream and Promise Act; House Education Budget Proposals Clear Subcommittees.
May 31, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted May 31, 2019
U.S. House to Consider Immigration Reform Measures; The Word from Lansing: Religious Agencies Are Vital Resources for State's Children.
May 24, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted May 24, 2019
MCC Urges Support for Dismemberment Abortion Ban Petition; Medically Frail Parole Package Becomes Law; AG's Suit Against Federal Health Care Conscience Rules 'Disappointing'; Memorial Day Recognizes Those Who Died in Service to Our Nation; Bishop Robert Gruss Named as 7th Bishop of Saginaw Diocese.
May 17, 2019
Lansing Update / Posted May 17, 2019
Petition Drive Likely as Gov Threatens Veto to Pro-Life Bills; Pro-Life Resolution Adopted by Michigan House; Update on State Budget Recommendations for 2019–2010; House Committee Approve Abuse Prevention Measures; Bills to Prohibit E-Cigs to Minors Sent to Governor.