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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News from Progress Michigan

April 17, 2026

Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org

NEW POLL: Michigan House Democrats’ Priorities Have Bipartisan Support

MICHIGAN – Michigan policymakers have created a set of priority proposals aimed at making sure Michigan families have safe, affordable, and healthy communities laid out in the Vision for a Brighter Michigan. In polling conducted this March, our Lake Effect research results show that each of these proposals have strong bipartisan support.

“This legislature has been one of the least productive in Michigan history, and we can blame Speaker Matt Hall for that,” said Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan. “Michiganders want to keep more of their hard-earned money instead of paying too damn much for basic needs like electricity and prescription drugs. As Michigan Republicans continue to cheer on the Trump administration despite our costs increasing for everything, we’re glad to see House Democrats work towards a vision that can ensure everyone across the state can live affordably.”

Question relating to supporting families raising children and help reduce cost of living. Overall 46% strongly support, 30% somewhat support, 8% somewhat oppose, 6% strongly oppose, 10% not sure
Question about lowering household utility costs like electric and water bills. Overall 72% strongly support, 17% somewhat support, 2% somewhat oppose, 2% strongly oppose, 8% not sure
Question about lawmakers wanting to lower health care costs and protecting access to care. Overall 70% strongly support, 19% somewhat support, 2% somewhat oppose, 1% strongly oppose, 8% not sure.
Question about reforming education to improve student outcomes and strengthening the state's workforce. Include technical education. Overall 68% Strongly support, 18% somewhat support, 3% somewhat oppose, 3% strongly oppose, 8% not sure
Question related to improving community safety. Include community violence prevention programs and increase pay for first responders. Overall 57% strongly support, 27% somewhat support, 4% somewhat oppose, 2% strongly oppose, 10% not sure

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