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Lawsuit Filed to Keep MAGA Insurrectionist Ryan Kelley Off the General Election Ballot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 14, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Lawsuit Filed to Keep MAGA Insurrectionist Ryan Kelley Off the General Election Ballot “He is a clear and present danger to democracy in Michigan,” the lawsuit states MICHIGAN — A lawsuit has been filed with the Michigan Court of Appeals to prevent…

New Report: Strait to the Surface: How the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority Puts Canadian Oil Interests Above All Else

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 13, 2022  Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org   New Report: Strait to the Surface: How the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority Puts Canadian Oil Interests Above All Else MICHIGAN –– A new report, compiled by Progress Michigan, dives into the history of the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority and its flawed decision making…

New Poll: Michiganders Stand Firm on Reproductive Freedom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 11, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org  New Poll: Michiganders Stand Firm on Reproductive Freedom Newsletter also shows strong support for gun violence prevention laws, protecting Great Lakes MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of issues…

Gun Violence Prevention Law Is a Great Step Forward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan June 27, 2022 Contact: Lynna Kaucheck, lynna@progressmichigan.org Gun Violence Prevention Law Is a Great Step ForwardReforms are a good start, but more work is needed MICHIGAN – On Saturday, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938), into law. The legislation contains some of the most significant gun safety reforms in…

MIGOP Nominates Big Lie Supporter Mike Hewitt to Board of Canvassers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 30, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org MIGOP Nominates Big Lie Supporter Mike Hewitt to Board of Canvassers The MIGOP continues to undermine Michigan voters LANSING – Following Republican Norm Shinkle’s resignation from the state Board of Canvassers, the Michigan Republican Party has nominated three candidates to replace…

Religious Facebook Graphic Posted, Deleted from Macomb County Clerk Page

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 28, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Religious Facebook Graphic Posted, Deleted from Macomb County Clerk Page The post comes days after a major SCOTUS ruling and concerns about separation of church and state MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, the official Macomb County Clerk-Register of Deeds Facebook page posted…

Progress Michigan Responds to SCOTUS Decision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan June 24, 2022 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Responds to SCOTUS Decision MICHIGAN – The following response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle abortion rights can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan: “It goes without saying that this decision is a despicable, dehumanizing attack…

New Poll: Michiganders Support Gun Reforms, Stand Firm on Abortion Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan June 8, 2022 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Support Gun Reforms, Stand Firm on Abortion Rights Voters also weigh in on signature forgery, competing tax plans, and election funding MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion…

Enbridge is Lying to Michiganders about Line 5 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 8, 2022 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Enbridge is Lying to Michiganders about Line 5  Independent researchers contracted by Enbridge call their bluff  MICHIGAN – After years of attacks on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel for their work to protect the Great Lakes and shut down…