Statement from Executive Director Zack Pohl on Governor Rick Snyder opening an office in China

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan Thursday, September 20, 2012Contact: Jessica Tramontana, 517.974.6302, jessica@progressmichigan.org LANSING – Today Gov. Rick Snyder announced the opening of the “Michigan China Center” in Shanghai to promote “trade, tourism and cultural exchanges” between Michigan and China. “Instead of bringing jobs to Michigan, Governor Snyder is sending Michigan jobs to China,”…

Citizens Urge Sen. Robertson To Drop ALEC School Privatization Bills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan Thursday, September 20, 2012Contact: Jessica Tramontana, (517) 974-6302, jessica@progressmichigan.org Corporate front group pushes “parent trigger” that would allow corporate takeover of Michigan schools LANSING – Michigan citizens are urging state Sen. Dave Robertson (R-Grand Blanc) to drop his membership with the controversial American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and stop pushing a…