“It’s the economy, stupid,” is a slogan that has guided campaigns for decades. It makes a good point; voters certainly do care about the economy, and just about everyone can agree we want the economy to be good. It also leaves us with important questions: What do we mean by the economy and how do…
In recent years, debates about health care have taken center-stage in the political landscape, both in Michigan and across the country. While ensuring everyone can access the care they need seems like something we should all be able to agree on, many of our elected officials are fighting for exactly the opposite. Here in Michigan,…
After gathering more than 430,000 signatures, Michigan’s Promote the Vote campaign has submitted a proposed ballot initiative that, simply put, would make voting easier. The changes proposed include allowing straight-ticket voting, no-reason absentee voting, same-day registration, and automatic voter registration. Each of these policies would be a step toward ensuring every Michigander can exercise their…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 10, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Coincidence or Corruption? Mysterious Redaction in Schuette’s Calendar Date coincides with date Schuette used public staff to facilitate private real estate deal LANSING — Progress Michigan has obtained Attorney General Bill Schuette’s work calendar and is pointing out a questionable redaction…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 9, 2018 Progress Michigan names Representative Abdullah Hammoud ‘Legislator of the Month’ Hammoud named for quest for accountability from corporations receiving tax dollars LANSING — Progress Michigan has named Representative Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) its Legislator of the Month for June. Representative Hammoud was honored for sponsoring House…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 2, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Quest for Transparency goes to MI Supreme Court Michigan has worst transparency ratings in U.S., reform starts with AG’s office LANSING — Progress Michigan is taking its push for transparency in the Office of Attorney General all the way to the…
In a tenure marked mostly by continued attacks on Michigan’s most vulnerable communities, Governor Rick Snyder, with the help of progressive groups on the ground, accomplished one really good thing: the Healthy Michigan Plan, a Medicaid expansion plan allowing hundreds of thousands of low-income Michiganders to receive health insurance. Expanding Medicaid was a welcome departure…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Shady Schuette June 27, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Schuette Backs Corporate, Discriminatory SCOTUS Rulings Janus case and Muslim ban show Schuette does not want Michigan to be a welcoming place where working families can thrive MICHIGAN — Attorney General Bill Schuette issued two statements on Wednesday signaling support…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 26, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Janus Case Continues Corporate Effort to Decrease Power of Working People Case shows yet another corporate-backed assault on organizing power MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the Janus v. AFSCME ruling by the United States Supreme Court.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 20, 2018 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Court of Appeals Decision Decision disappointing, Progress Michigan Reviewing Options LANSING — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding a Court of Appeals decision in the organization’s lawsuit against Attorney General Bill Schuette seeking disclosure under…