Recently, I’ve watched in awe as woman after woman in Lansing, including one staff member here at Progress Michigan, has stepped forward to tell her story, to talk about her experiences and to expose harmful behavior at the hands of men in power and those with political influence. As a young staffer in the Michigan…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan April 21, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, (616) 916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Michiganders Will Pay the Price for GOP’s Political Games Republican lawmakers let down public by choosing pettiness over effective governing MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Republican lawmakers released a budget proposal that includes significant cuts to a wide range of public…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 20, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, (616) 916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Fight for Real Justice Far from Over after Chauvin Verdict The following statement on the news that Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all three charges can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan: “Holding Derek Chauvin…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan April 14, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, (616) 916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org In 2016, Sen. McBroom Opposed Voter ID Laws Now Being Pushed by MIGOP Progress Michigan calls on Sen. McBroom to reiterate his opposition to voter ID laws MICHIGAN – As Republican lawmakers work to chip away at Michiganders’ voting rights with…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 6, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, (616) 916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Nearly 60% Support Calls for Ron Weiser Resignation Lake Effect poll shows strong disapproval of GOP Co-Chair, support for FOIA reform MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 26, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Slams GOP Chair for Assassination Joke, “Witches” Comparison Weiser’s comments are dangerous, inflammatory, and unacceptable MICHIGAN – The following statement on the video released today showing GOP Chair Ron Weiser joking about assassination and referring to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, AG…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 24, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Voter Suppression Bills Spark Well-Deserved Backlash Michiganders are ready to fight back against attacks on our voting rights MICHIGAN – Despite a series of thorough audits showing that the 2020 election was safe, fair, and accurate, Michigan Republicans are working to undermine…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 18, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Questions Remain Around Legislative Separation Agreements While Republicans call out Whitmer, they refuse to look in the mirror MICHIGAN — With the news that the Governor’s office has waived the confidentiality agreement in the severance of former DHHS Director Robert Gordon…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 16, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Michiganders Are Done Waiting for FOIA ReformProgress Michigan announces details of ballot initiative to expand FOIA MICHIGAN – This Sunshine Week, Progress Michigan is celebrating by rolling out the details of an upcoming ballot initiative to expand the Freedom of Information Act…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 12, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Gov. Whitmer’s Propane Plan is Great for Michigan and Great Lakes We can ensure resilience without Line 5, as plan makes clear MICHIGAN –– Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office released the Michigan Propane Security Plan which sets forth how our state can address the…