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Chatfield’s Alleged Criminal Enterprise Included DTE, Consumers Energy 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  October 18, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Chatfield’s Alleged Criminal Enterprise Included DTE, Consumers Energy  More than $180,000 from fossil fuel lobby funded ex-speaker’s lavish, abusive lifestyle MICHIGAN – When former Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Lee Chatfield was going on fancy trips to Aspen, the Bahamas, Vegas and…

New Poll Shows Republicans Focused on the Wrong Issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan  October 6, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll Shows Republicans Focused on the Wrong Issues Lake Effect newsletter provides crucial insight as election nears MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of public figures…

Republicans Have Spent $180,000 (So Far) in Taxpayer Funds Defending Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 22, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Republicans Have Spent $180,000 (So Far) in Taxpayer Funds Defending Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban Responses to financial disclosure requests show Republican lawmakers have spent thousands in taxpayer money on legal services to undermine reproductive freedom  MICHIGAN – Amidst the legal battle over…

New Poll: Michiganders stand firm on support for abortion rights; dislike for DeVos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan September 13, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders stand firm on support for abortion rights; dislike for DeVos Newsletter also explores views on gun violence prevention, ballot initiative process MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about…

The Michigan Republican Party has a Homophobia Problem

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 12, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org The Michigan Republican Party has a Homophobia Problem Co-chair Meshawn Maddock’s recent statement is only the latest in a long line of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and actions from the MI GOP MICHIGAN – In light of Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock’s…

GOP Election Workers and Volunteers Instructed to Break Election Rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan September 8, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org GOP Election Workers and Volunteers Instructed to Break Election Rules Wayne County GOP leaders work with election denier Patrick Colbeck to instruct poll workers and volunteers to break election rules during Zoom training MICHIGAN – Today, Progress Michigan responded to recent news that Michigan GOP leaders encouraged poll…

Voters Need Answers: House Democrats Call for Investigation into Rep. Daire Rendon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 30, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Voters Need Answers: House Democrats Call for Investigation into Rep. Daire Rendon Rendon’s attempts to meddle with election equipment are extremely concerning LANSING – On Tuesday, House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski released a letter to Speaker Jason Wentworth calling for a thorough…

New Poll: Michiganders Remain Anti-DeVos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan August 16, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Remain Anti-DeVos Newsletter also covers public support for abortion access, concerns about right-wing extremism MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that examines public opinion about political issues and public figures in Michigan.…

Tudor Dixon Enthusiastically Welcomes Support from Anti-LGBTQ+ Crook

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 16, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Tudor Dixon Enthusiastically Welcomes Support from Anti-LGBTQ+ Crook Ties to Glenn Youngkin further confirm Dixon’s extremist views MICHIGAN – As if Michigan voters needed any more confirmation that Tudor Dixon is a right-wing extremist whose values could not be further from those…