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April 28, 2008

Michigan Catholic Conference is urging the state legislature to oppose measures that would eliminate consumer choice in the electric utility market.

Since the enactment of Public Act 141, which deregulated electric utilities in Michigan, schools that participate in the Alternative Energy Program administered by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools have realized financial savings estimated at $1.3 million.

Michigan Catholic Conference is working with the Customer Choice Coalition to defeat House Bill 5524 not only to protect savings realized by Michigan’s non-public school community, but also out of concern for the state’s poor and vulnerable population, who would be harmed by increased utility costs.

More information about this important issue can be found through the Customer Choice Coalition at StoptheMonopoly.com

About MCC

Founded in 1963, the Michigan Catholic Conference serves as the official voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan on matters of public policy. In addition, the Michigan Catholic Conference develops, coordinates, and manages programs that provide retirement benefits, health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage for lay employees and clergy, as well as property and casualty coverage for the Church throughout Michigan.

MCC Updates

  1. MCC Praises Medical Society’s ‘Neutral’ Position on Embryo Destructive Research

    May 5, 2008: Michigan Catholic Conference President and Chief Executive Officer Sister Monica Kostielney, R.S.M., released the following statement regarding Michigan State Medical Society’s decision of May 4 to move its position on embryo destructive research from support to neutral. Read MCC Praises Medical Society’s ‘Neutral’ Position on Embryo Destructive Research press release…

  2. FOCUS: On Immigration

    Front cover of the March 2008 FOCUS newsletter

    April 28, 2008: The Conference’s latest FOCUS publication analyzes immigration policy in Michigan, how Church teaching relates to this important topic, and features a republication of the Michigan bishops’ statement on federal comprehensive immigration reform. View FOCUS: On Immigration document…

  3. Congressional Resolution Welcomes Pope Benedict to America

    Photo of Pope Benedict XVI

    April 10, 2008: U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan has introduced, and Congress has unanimously passed, a resolution honoring Pope Benedict XVI on his first papal visit to the United States. View Congressional Resolution Welcomes Pope Benedict to America document…

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  4. FOCUS: Poverty in Michigan: Grief, Anxiety and Suffering on the Rise

    Front cover of the March 2008 FOCUS newsletter

    March 14, 2008: The Conference’s latest Focus publication analyzes poverty in Michigan from 2001–2006, highlights skyrocketing home foreclosure rates, decreased access to health insurance and the state’s high unemployment rate, and calls on elected officials to rediscover the option for Michigan’s poor and vulnerable. View FOCUS: Poverty in Michigan: Grief, Anxiety and Suffering on the Rise document…

  5. Bishop Boyea to Lead Lansing Diocese

    Photo of Bishop Boyea

    February 27, 2008: Most Rev. Carl F. Mengeling announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has accepted his resignation as head of the Diocese of Lansing, and has appointed Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Earl Boyea as the fifth bishop of the diocese. Visit Bishop Boyea to Lead Lansing Diocese website…

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  6. Catholic Conference Praises Legislature for Driver’s License Fix

    February 14, 2008: MCC Vice President for Public Policy Paul A. Long made the following statement praising the Michigan Legislature for passing common sense legislation that assures driver’s licenses will be available for legal, nonpermanent residents of Michigan. Read Catholic Conference Praises Legislature for Driver’s License Fix press release…

  7. Catholic Schools Week 2008: January 27 to February 2

    Celebrate Service Catholic Schools

    January 28, 2008: This year’s theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools Light the Way,” which is meant to focus on the leadership that Catholic Schools provide to our nation, producing graduates who light the way to a brighter future for all humankind. Visit Catholic Schools Week 2008: January 27 to February 2 website…

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  8. Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit to Benefit Over 600,000 Working Poor Families

    January 22, 2008: Michigan’s recently enacted Earned Income Tax Credit will stand to benefit over 600,000 low-income working families this year despite the gloomy outlook of the state’s economy, the Catholic Conference announced at a press conference at the State Capitol. Read Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit to Benefit Over 600,000 Working Poor Families press release…

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  9. Stem Cell Op/Ed Piece in Lansing State Journal

    January 14, 2008: The following opinion piece was published in the Lansing State Journal on January 13. The letter urges support for new advancements in ethical stem cell research and implores Michigan lawmakers to abandon legislation that seeks to clone and kill human embryos. Visit Stem Cell Op/Ed Piece in Lansing State Journal website…

  10. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

    Faithful Citizenship

    December 19, 2007: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently adopted its revised statement on Catholic participation in political and civic life. The statement urges Catholics to be involved in public life and to use the values of their faith to shape their political choice. View Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship document…

Recent MCC Updates

  1. 12/19/07: Stem Cell Breakthrough Solves Ethical Dilemma
  2. 11/9/07: Michigan Catholic Conference Receives National Award for Stem Cell DVD
  3. 11/7/07: Catholic Conference Urges House Judiciary Committee to Promote Stem Cell Successes
  4. 10/31/07: MCC in Detroit Free Press: ‘Focus Research on Adult Stem Cells’
  5. 10/24/07: Michigan Catholics Overwhelmingly Opposed to Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Poll Finds
  6. 10/11/07: Catholic Conference Responds to Formation of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Ballot Committee
  7. 10/1/07: Michigan Catholic Conference Launches Massive Statewide Stem Cell Education Program
  8. 8/28/07: US Bishops’ Labor Day Statement Focuses on Immigration Debate
  9. 8/1/07: MCC Letter to Legislature Regarding Earned Income Tax Credit Bill
  10. 7/6/07: MCC Letter to Sen. Stabenow Regarding Immigration Failure
  11. 6/20/07: Catholic Conference Applauds Plummeting Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research
  12. 6/4/07: Statement Regarding U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Partial-Birth Abortion Ruling
  13. 5/31/07: Statement on Release of Jack Kevorkian
  14. 5/16/07: American College of Pediatricians Call for End to Destructive Embryo Research
  15. 4/29/07: Michigan Bishops’ Statement on Federal Immigration Reform
  16. 4/26/07: Poll: Michigan Residents Overwhelmingly Opposed to Cloning and Destroying Human Embryos
  17. 4/19/07: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion
  18. 3/13/07: MCC Viewpoint on Religious Freedom
  19. 2/6/07: Catholic Conference Questions Governor’s Support for Human Cloning
  20. 2/5/07: Catholic Conference Releases 2007-2008 Advocacy Priorities
  21. 2/1/07: Facts vs. Politics on Stem Cells
  22. 2/1/07: FOCUS (2/07): 2007-2008 Advocacy Priorities
  23. 2/1/07: Stem Cell Advances Made with Amniotic Fluid

Archived MCC Updates

  1. 2006 MCC Updates
  2. 2005 MCC Updates

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