Lansing Update

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.

    MCC Supports Proposed School Safety Policies

    Three chidren crossing the street, heading to school for the day

    Lawmakers are considering policies to help all schools better prepare for emergencies and protect students. Find out more about these bills, which MCC supports, as well as about the newly released edition of MCC's Focus publication that addresses a top-of-mind issue for many Americans.

    Policy Day Brings Together Nonpublic School Leaders and Lawmakers

    Brian Broderick, executive director of the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools (MANS), addresses school leaders during the annual MANS Public Policy Day.

    Fifty nonpublic school leaders across Michigan met with their state representatives and senators to directly advocate for nonpublic education as part of the annual Policy Day hosted by MANS and MCC. Also this week, the leadership transition in the Archdiocese of Detroit was made official with the installation of Archbishop Weisenburger.

    Governor Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Proposal

    A young girl on the way to school, smiling and wearing a backpack, olding her father's hand.

    The Governor this week kicked off the initial step in the state budget process as her spending proposal was presented before the House and Senate Appropriations committees. Read more about where nonpublic schools and funding for mothers in need stand in this initial proposal.

    Lame Duck Legislating Marathon Up and Running This Week

    The Michigan State Capital Building at dusk.

    The end-of-the-year legislative push intensified as the state House and Senate took up hundreds of bills through multiple marathon sessions held around the clock. See what MCC staff are tracking and working on this week as lawmakers race to get bills through to the next chamber before time runs out.

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