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 April 26, 2013
State of Michigan 2013–14 Budget Update; Human Trafficking Legislative Day May 2 in Lansing; Immigration Clerical Assistant Bill Passes House Committee; Continued Push Needed for Federal Religious Liberty Legislation.
Lansing Update / Posted April 19, 2013
Effort to Promote Religious Liberty in Health Care Continues; Father David Walkowiak to Succeed Bishop Hurley in Grand Rapids Diocese; U.S. Bishops Welcome Opportunity to Work on Bipartisan Immigration Reform; Stem Cell Reporting Added to Senate Higher Education Budget; Drug-Screening Policy Moves Out of House Committee
Lansing Update / Posted April 12, 2013
MCC Launches Catholic Advocacy Network (CAN) Video; Update on the State Budget; Update on Religious Liberty Legislation.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Lansing Update / Posted December 14, 2012
Lame Duck Recap; Thank You!
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