FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Contact: Leigh Fifelski 517-999-3646 Politicians could decree class sizes, debt on taxpayers in dozens of communities LANSING – Citizens and local officials today called on the state Senate to reject a plan to send so-called emergency financial managers into local communities, saying the proposal gives sweeping unilateral powers…
For Immediate Release Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2011 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (517) 999-3646 Snyder gives up salary, two Democrats support reforms but more to be done LANSING – Citizens groups today praised Governor Rick Snyder and two Democratic lawmakers for taking steps toward leading by example on cuts to pay and benefits for elected officials…
Below you will find comments from experts and organizational leaders in response to Governor Snyder’s proposed budget. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Leigh Fifelski at leigh@progressmichigan.org or via phone at 517.999.3646. David Holtz, Executive Director, Progress Michigan (517.999.3646): “Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed budget is heavy on cuts to families and children, and…
For Immediate Release Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 CONTACT: David Holtz (313) 300-4454, Christina Kuo (248) 508-0971, Linda Teeter (269) 352-3811 Citizens Groups: Elected Officials, Appointees Must Cut Salaries, Benefits As more budget cuts loom, Lansing must lead by example to reform government, share in sacrifice LANSING – As Governor Snyder prepares to release a proposed budget with…
For Immediate Release Thursday, Feb. 3 2011 CONTACT: David Holtz PHONE: 313.300.4454 Independent study: public employees are undercompensated by 5.3 percent LANSING – Michigan citizens group, Progress Michigan, today called on Gov. Rick Snyder to protect services for working families and refrain from cutting the public sector after a new independent study showed…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: LEIGH FIFELSKIFriday, January 14, 2011 (517) 999-3646 Snyder, Cabinet, Senior Staff Should Save Taxpayer Dollars, Lead By Example LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan today called on Governor Rick Snyder to lead by example and forgo taking any salary as governor and cutting salary and benefits for top staff before asking others…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Holtz, (517) 999-3646Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 Decisions as a top judge put ideology before children, consumers LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan today criticized the selection of Maura Corrigan as director of the Department of Human Services, pointing out the former Supreme Court justice’s rulings and actions that put ideology…
Strategies Would Support Chevy Volt, Other Electric Vehicles LANSING – A Midwest Governors Association task force has recommended cleaner fuels and increased use of cleaner vehicles like the electric Chevy Volt to create jobs in Michigan and other Midwest states. The recommendations come in a report from a broad-based group that included government officials,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anne Woiwode 517-484-2372Thursday, December 16, 2010 Shannon Fisk 347.393.5557 Governor’s Clean Energy Legacy hangs in the Balance as Judge Rejects Law and Science in Overturning DNRE Permit Denial HOLLAND, MI–Citizens groups today urged Governor Granholm to defend her clean energy policies and legacy in Michigan by appealing a misguided decision…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David HoltzTuesday, November 30, 2010 517-999-3646 Former Engler Official Tried To Thwart EPA on Clean Water Act LANSING, MI–Progress Michigan today criticized Governor-elect Rick Snyder’s choice to head the state’s environmental agency, saying it raises serious doubts about Snyder’s commitment to protecting Michigan’s lakes, rivers, streams and air. Synder today named former…