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Nessel Stands Up to Big Pharma

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 7, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Nessel Stands Up to Big Pharma Progressives praise AG for work to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable MICHIGAN – On Monday, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced next steps in a $26 billion settlement with three major pharmaceutical companies. The following response…

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LGBTQ+ Michiganders Deserve Equal Protection Under the Law 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 2, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org LGBTQ+ Michiganders Deserve Equal Protection Under the Law  Attorney General Dana Nessel rightly argues the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act protects all Michiganders regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation MICHIGAN – Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel goes to the Michigan Supreme…

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Approval of RFP for Line 5 Tunnel is Dangerous 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org, 616-916-0574 February 16, 2022 Approval of RFP for Line 5 Tunnel is Dangerous  Public deserves transparency and accountability in flawed tunnel project as Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority acts as Enbridge’s mouthpiece MICHIGAN – The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA) met this morning to approve the…

The Impact of Gun Violence in Michigan

Gun violence in Michigan is a public health crisis. This new report from Center for American Progress and Engage Michigan outlines six areas where Michigan scores above the national average when it comes to violence. The report also includes common-sense solutions that state lawmakers must take in order to save lives.        …

Updated Progress Michigan Research Memo: The BABE PAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 16, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Updated Progress Michigan Research Memo: The BABE PAC How a PAC with ties to Joe Bellino worked with Republican leadership and Lee Chatfield to funnel tens of thousands of dollars to the House Republican Campaign Committee MICHIGAN – The Building Accountability…

New Report Sheds Light on Gun Violence in Michigan and What it Will Take to Curb It

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 10, 2022 Contact: Lynna Kaucheck, lynna@progressmichigan.org New Report Sheds Light on Gun Violence in Michigan and What it Will Take to Curb It Michigan scores above national average in nearly every statistical category of gun violence MICHIGAN – Today, Center for American Progress and Progress Michigan released…

GOP Cuts Taxes for Corporations, Leaves Everyday Michiganders Out in the Cold

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 15, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org GOP Cuts Taxes for Corporations, Leaves Everyday Michiganders Out in the Cold Rather than help Michiganders, GOP tax cuts for corporations will take away funding from roads and schools MICHIGAN – Michigan Senate Republicans just passed tax cuts, largely for corporations,…