Forbes on Michigan: 47th out of 50

Governor Rick Snyder’s recent campaign ad brands the former Gateway CEO as “One Successful Nerd” and claims “50th out of 50? No way and never again.” Well, according to Forbes’ “Best States for Business” list, Michigan isn’t 50th out of 50, but it’s pretty darn close. Forbes’ annual rankings had Michigan’s business climate ranked 47th…

Progress Michigan Responds to Bill that Aims to Intimidate Workers, Infringes on First Amendment Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Thursday, September 26th, 2013 Contact: Jessica Tramontana, jessica@progressmichgian.org, 517-974-6302 Progress Michigan responds to bill that aims to intimidate workers, infringes on First Amendment rights “Republican lawmakers are busy attacking unions and peoples’ right to assemble when they should be trying to create more jobs for Michigan’s workers,” said…