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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 21, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Joins Calls for Resignation of County Commissioner Who Brandished Weapon During a Public Meeting MICHIGAN –– On Wednesday morning, Vice Chair of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Ron Clous got up and brandished an AR-style rifle during an online…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 20, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on Biden/Harris Inauguration MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement from Executive Director Lonnie Scott regarding the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: “Today, along with folks across the country, we celebrate the return of empathy, kindness…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 19, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Shirkey’s Latest Racist Comment is Reprehensible, Not Surprising Senate Majority Leader has a long history of insensitive remarks MICHIGAN – Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is once again in the news for making an offensive comment, this time a racist description of his experience…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 19, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Lawsuit Filed Over Wayne County Board of Canvassers FOIA Denial Board members were contacted, but never responded to FOIA request MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan filed a lawsuit today in the Wayne County Circuit Court seeking the disclosure of communications between Republican members of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 17, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org ‘Militia Mike’ Shirkey Gave Messaging Advice to Right-Wing Militias Progress Michigan calls out Shirkey for buddying up to dangerous extremists MICHIGAN — A month prior to a slew of arrests targeting right-wing militia members who allegedly planned to kidnap and kill Gov.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 14, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan Flint Charges are a Step Toward Healing Still a long way to go to repair the damage done to Flint residents MICHIGAN – This week, AG Dana Nessel announced that former Gov. Rick Snyder and other members of his administration will face…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 12, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Executive Director Lonnie Scott released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Michigan Attorney General has filed charges against Snyder Administration officials for their role in the Flint Water Crisis: “It’s about damn time. Justice for the people of Flint…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 11, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Demands Accountability from Corporate GOP Donors Those who funded right-wing attack on democracy should withdraw their campaign contributions MICHIGAN –– Today, Progress Michigan identified prominent individuals and corporate PACs based in Michigan who have donated to elected officials responsible for…
