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.
Lansing Update / Posted July 28, 2023
The Governor did not make any changes to the education budget she signed into law, meaning millions in funding for nonpublic schools was kept intact to pay for mental health services, dual enrollment opportunities, and robotics team grants. Read about this and the latest update on the bills that restrict speech in counselor-patient settings that MCC has been advocating against
Lansing Update / Posted July 21, 2023
Catholics and all people who support human life are invited to attend the Michigan March for Life on Nov. 8 at the state Capitol in Lansing. Find the link to register for the March — plus opportunities to take action on important federal issues —
Lansing Update / Posted July 14, 2023
A bill signed into law this week with MCC support would remove a hurdle for the poor to receive food assistance. Plus, more than 900 messages have been sent by Catholic grassroots members urging the Governor to reject bills restricting speech for faith-based counselors.
Lansing Update / Posted July 7, 2023
The Michigan Catholic Conference today urged grassroots supporters to contact the Governor and urge a no vote on bills that would restrict speech for counselors. Plus, find out which MCC-supported priorities made it into the newest state budget, and more
Lansing Update / Posted June 30, 2023
Abuse prevention reforms that MCC has been championing for years have made it to the Governor’s desk. Plus, a flurry of legislative activity of interest to the MCC happened during the last full session week before summer break, including measures to implement payday lending transparency as well as protection of vulnerable adults. Read all about it
Lansing Update / Posted June 16, 2023
Several MCC-supported reforms to prevent sexual abuse are on their way to the Governor’s desk after five years of advocacy, plus MCC provided support for new legislation to make sure foster children receive adequate education. Read about those initiatives and more in
Lansing Update / Posted June 9, 2023
MCC makes the case for a Catholic response to gun violence in its latest edition of Focus published this week. Plus, updates on MCC advocacy action in the Legislature regarding retroactive abuse claims legislation, tougher penalties for church vandalism and more
Lansing Update / Posted June 2, 2023
With the Legislature away at Mackinac this week and just a few weeks left before summer break, here’s a recap on what legislation MCC has supported this session and where the bills currently stand.
Lansing Update / Posted May 26, 2023
The Governor signed more MCC-backed gun safety legislation, and new information is provided on two MCC-supported packages to promote restorative justice for prisoners and crime victims. Finally, a new bishop for the Diocese of Kalamazoo was named this week, who will soon join the MCC Board of Directors.
Lansing Update / Posted May 19, 2023
MCC this week released poll data confirming widespread Michigan voter support for longstanding abortion regulations, including among pro-choice and Proposal 3 voters. Also this week, the Governor signed an unfortunate bill creating an abortion mandate on employers. Read more about that as well as other updates on legislation MCC is tracking