Statement from Progress Michigan on the Appointment of David Viviano to the Michigan Supreme Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, February 27, 2012 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, 517.974.6302, jessica@progressmichigan.org “This appointment is disappointing, but not surprising, as partisan politics once again trumps the best interests of Michigan citizens under Gov. Snyder,” said Zack Pohl, Executive Director of Progress Michigan. “Our highest court should reflect Michigan’s diverse population. Unfortunately,…

Sen. Tom Casperson Doubles Down on Birther Claims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 27, 2013 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, jessica@progressmichigan.org, 517-974-6302 Politician insists President Obama “didn’t produce” birth certificate LANSING – Yesterday evening, State Sen. Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba) doubled down on comments he made earlier in the day questioning President Barack Obama’s birth certificate. Last night Casperson told MIRS News, “People…