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 October 21, 2022
Several MCC-supported bills designed to improve the adoption and foster care process in Michigan were signed into law, and MCC was present in Washington, D.C. this week to aid in advocating for Michigan Catholic schools at the federal level. Plus, the latest educational piece against Proposal 3
Lansing Update / Posted October 14, 2022
MCC staff were on hand to support a Democrats For Life press conference where several progressive and left-leaning women explained why they are opposed to Proposal 3. Plus, the bishops of Michigan joined together to issue a letter to 230,000-plus Catholic homes urging a no vote on Proposal 3.
Lansing Update / Posted October 7, 2022
Respect Life Sunday is this weekend, which means it’s an opportune time to speak out against Proposal 3. Find out how to get involved with your parish efforts against Proposal 3 in this edition of Lansing Update. Plus, we provide updates on legislative action this week, including a new scholarship program that includes aid to attend private colleges, as well as more state funding for foster care youth and more affordable housing.
Lansing Update / Posted September 30, 2022
Respect Life Sunday is this weekend, which means it’s an opportune time to speak out against Proposal 3. Find out how to get involved with your parish efforts against Proposal 3 in this edition of Lansing Update. Plus, we provide updates on legislative action this week, including a new scholarship program that includes aid to attend private colleges, as well as more state funding for foster care youth and more affordable housing.
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.