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 September 23, 2022
The first week of a seven-week campaign to educate about Proposal 3 details how children would be able to obtain abortions without parental consent. Plus an opportunity to learn how to talk about Proposal 3, as well as a call to action to oppose concerning federal rules threatening conscience protections for Catholic health providers.
Lansing Update / Posted September 16, 2022
This week, equip yourself with resources to help defeat Proposal 3, including a new MCC column and the latest video ad from the campaign. Plus, join the effort to Fight Like Heaven and pray and fast for 54 days leading up to Election Day. For more, read
Lansing Update / Posted September 9, 2022
The abortion amendment will be on the November ballot as Proposal 3, and the efforts to urge a no vote on Proposal 3 have already begun. Learn how to get involved, as well as important issues going on at the federal level,
Lansing Update / Posted September 2, 2022
The abortion amendment is off the ballot for now, but the Michigan Supreme Court will have the final say over whether the extreme proposal makes the ballot. If it does, the campaign to oppose it has already released its first TV ad calling attention to the mistakes in the proposal. Watch the ad and read more news
Lansing Update / Posted August 26, 2022
More than 1 million Michiganders signed the two citizens’ petitions that would create education scholarships for lower-income students. Find out what‘s next for that MCC-supported initiative, as well as the latest on how to defeat the proposed abortion amendment this fall,
Lansing Update / Posted August 19, 2022
A challenge filed against the proposed abortion amendment flags numerous errors in the text and argues the proposal shouldn't be put permanently in the constitution. Plus, the CEO of MCC joins with the head of a statewide small business association to promote the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Lansing Update / Posted August 5, 2022
A recap on where things stand in Michigan regarding the legal protection of the unborn, plus a continued call to join the efforts to oppose the unlimited abortion amendment
Lansing Update / Posted July 29, 2022
A new state Supreme Court opinion could create problems for constitutionally-protected religious liberty. Plus, our latest column defends pregnancy centers and the work they are doing support life. That and more
Lansing Update / Posted July 22, 2022
The Governor vetoed more funding that could have helped pregnant women and expanded adoption, but there were other important priorities that were funded in next year's budget, including help for the poor and vulnerable and for nonpublic schools. That and more
Lansing Update / Posted July 15, 2022
Funding for helping pregnant college students and for encouraging ethical stem cell research was vetoed out of the budget by the Governor. Read about that and how to join the effort to combat abortion extremism in Michigan