March 8, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted March 8, 2013
Senate Health Policy Committee Considers Religious Liberty Bill; U.S. Bishops Urge Support for Federal Conscience Legislation; U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Traditional Marriage in June
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Michigan Bishops Address Retirement News of Pope Benedict XVI
Lansing Update / Posted February 13, 2013
On Monday, February 11, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will be resigning from the papacy at the end of this month. The seven Michigan bishops have offered the following statements in response to this shocking announcement.
February 8, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted February 8, 2013
2013–2014 Advocacy Priorities Released—Key Focus on Religious Liberty; U.S. Bishops: HHS Proposal Falls Short in Meeting Church Concerns
February 1, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted January 11, 2013
Religious Liberty and Conscience Rights Bill Re-Introduced; U.S. Bishops Address Latest Efforts to Reform Immigration; Federal Judge Rules Past Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentence Unconstitutional; Michigan Legislature Returns to Session
January 11, 2013
Lansing Update / Posted January 11, 2013
Michigan Catholic Conference’s Quick Guide to Legislative Advocacy; Michigan Legislative Process; Participating in the Legislative Process; Further Resources.
December 14, 2012
Lansing Update / Posted December 14, 2012
Lame Duck Recap; Thank You!
December 7, 2012
Lansing Update / Posted December 7, 2012
Senate Passes “Religious Liberty and Conscience Protection Act”; Abortion Facility Licensing Bill Awaits Senate Vote; Conscience Rights for Faith Based Adoption Agencies Passes Committee; Legislation Prohibiting Abortion in Health Care Plans Passes Senate; End of 2011-2012 Legislative Session Approaching
November 30, 2012
Lansing Update / Posted November 30, 2012
Your Voice is Needed on 3 Key Issues; Attend Lobby Day December 6th in Support of Pro-Life Legislation; Additional MCC Legislative Priorities
November 16, 2012
Lansing Update / Posted November 15, 2012
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November 9, 2012
Lansing Update / Posted November 9, 2012
Romney Wins Catholic Vote in Michigan—National Catholic Vote to Obama; Republicans Maintain Smaller Majority in Michigan House of Representatives; 12 Members of Michigan Congressional Delegation Return to Washington 2 Michigan Supreme Court Justices Re-Elected, One Newcomer; State Board of Education Strengthens Democratic Majority; Proposal 5 Defeated as All Six Ballot Questions Fail; The Michigan Legislature Returns for Lame Duck Session, House Passes Indigent Defense Reform