New Poll: Michiganders Support Universal Health Care
Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that Michiganders overall are supportive of a universal, single-payer health care system.
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State Budget Framework Details Remain to Be Seen
In response to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall’s announcement that a framework has been reached with the governor and Senate on a state budget, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:
Jim DeSana’s Disgusting Comments Deserve Condemnation from House Leadership
State Representative Jim DeSana was caught on hot mic, and House Republican leadership needs to take swift action to hold him accountable for his abhorrent statements.
RFK Jr. Visiting Charlotte with Rep. Barrett to Cover Up Their Extreme Records on Healthcare
This morning U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is coming to Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District for an event hosted by a public policy organization controlled by Donald Trump’s political allies.
Matt Hall’s Threat to State Budget Will Harm Students and Educators
Michigan Republican House Speaker Matt Hall is playing games with the state budget for the second year in a row. Last week, Hall suggested passing a temporary budget that would approve funding for just four months.
New Poll: Michiganders Support Funding Water Infrastructure with Royalty on Bottled Water Companies
Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that a strong majority of Michiganders would support a new bill package, the Michigan Water Trust Fund Act (SB 950 & 951), that would charge a royalty to bottled water companies to fund measures such as upgrading drinking water systems, providing resources for septic system maintenance, and helping residents with water affordability.
New Poll: Michiganders Oppose Republicans Cuts to Nutrition Assistance and Farmer Support
While most are unfamiliar with the farm bill, there is strong opposition to its provisions and support for Senate to pass a better version.
New Poll: Majority of Michiganders Oppose EGLE Cuts
Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 56 percent of Michiganders oppose the Michigan House Republicans’ budget proposal that would cut the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE) budget by half, while 31 percent support this move.
New Poll: Michiganders Want Action on Reproductive Health Funding
Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that a majority of Michiganders believe that the state should take immediate action to address the funding shortfall for Planned Parenthood as a result of the Trump administration’s cuts to Medicaid.
New Poll: Majority of Michiganders Support Rx Kids Program
Progress Michigan’s monthly Lake Effect poll tracks public opinion about a variety of issues in Michigan. The most recent Lake Effect poll found that a majority of Michigan voters support the Rx Kids financial assistance program by a 21 point margin, with 79 percent support among African Americans and a near-majority of independents in support.