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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…

Lawsuit Seeks Ballot Disqualification for MAGA Insurrectionist Matt Maddock

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 3, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Lawsuit Seeks Ballot Disqualification for MAGA Insurrectionist Matt Maddock Fake electors scheme, election misinformation show Maddock violated Oath of Office MICHIGAN – A lawsuit has been filed with the Michigan Court of Appeals to prevent Republican State Representative Matt Maddock from being on…

RELEASE: Republicans So Far Have Spent $70,000 in Taxpayer Funds Defending Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan August 1, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Republicans So Far Have Spent $70,000 in Taxpayer Funds Defending Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban Responses to financial disclosure requests show Republican lawmakers have spent tens of thousands in taxpayer money on legal services  MICHIGAN – In the midst of the legal battle…

Progress Michigan Statement on ELCRA Ruling by MI Supreme Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 28, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Statement on ELCRA Ruling by MI Supreme Court MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the 5-2 decision by the Michigan Supreme Court ruling that the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and…