DeVos, DeSantis Use Tele-Town Hall to Attack Public Education, Mislead on Voucher Scheme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 21, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org DeVos, DeSantis Use Tele-Town Hall to Attack Public Education, Mislead on Voucher Scheme Taking a break from attacking Mickey Mouse, DeSantis adds his voice to the anti-public education show in Michigan MICHIGAN – On Wednesday night, anti-public education advocate Betsy DeVos…

Why Exactly Did Senate Republicans Reject This Nominee?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 14, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Why Exactly Did Senate Republicans Reject This Nominee? Former State Rep. Jon Hoadley rejected from university board position despite qualifications MICHIGAN – On Thursday, the Michigan Senate voted to reject Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s nomination of Jon Hoadley to serve on the…

Abortion Rights, Whitmer Policies Popular Among Michigan Voters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 11, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Abortion Rights, Whitmer Policies Popular Among Michigan Voters Polling shows support for governor’s infrastructure plan, tax cut vetoes MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of political…

Whitmer Takes Lead on Protecting Abortion Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 7, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Whitmer Takes Lead on Protecting Abortion Rights Governor Whitmer files a historic lawsuit to protect legal abortion rights under Michigan’s constitution  MICHIGAN – Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer took historic action asking the Michigan State Supreme Court to overturn Michigan’s 1931 ban…