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BABE PAC

February 16, 2022 Despite its name, the Building Accountability Behind Experience Political Action Committee (BABE PAC), appears to be doing the opposite of building accountability in Lansing. In fact, it appears to be yet another cog in the extensive Republican political money machine, used to get around campaign contribution limits. The BABE PAC’s most recent large…

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The MI Healthy Climate Plan Needs Your Voice!

Fighting the climate crisis is a team effort. Everyone must get involved if we want to see results that matter. For their part, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released its draft MI Healthy Climate Plan, and they’re looking for feedback from the public – that means it’s a perfect opportunity for us to make sure it’s the…

DeVos Petition Scheme Livestream Shuts Down Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 2, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org DeVos Petition Scheme Livestream Shuts Down Comments MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the launch of a DeVos-backed petition effort designed to gut public education funding and provide tax breaks for the wealthy. During the stream, those critical…

New Poll: Michigan’s Job Situation Rated ‘Strong’ by Large Majority 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Feburary 1, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michigan’s Job Situation Rated ‘Strong’ by Large Majority  Latest Lake Effect polling also indicates widespread support for abortion rights, disdain for Maddock and fake electors MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter…

MI GOP Must Denounce Rhetoric Calling for Election Sabotage and Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 31, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org MI GOP Must Denounce Rhetoric Calling for Election Sabotage and Violence Republican leadership cannot ignore Mike Detmer and Ryan Kelley MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan is calling on the Michigan Republican Party to denounce Republican activists Mike Detmer and Ryan Kelley who…

Meshawn Maddock Needs to be Removed from MIGOP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 24, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Meshawn Maddock Needs to be Removed from MIGOP The MIGOP co-chair continues to spread misinformation and racism LANSING – After Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock spent the weekend     spreading misinformation and racism, Progress Michigan is calling for her…

Progress Michigan Earns Petition Victory in Michigan Supreme Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 24, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Earns Petition Victory in Michigan Supreme Court Michigan’s Top Court Strikes Down Signature Cap and Affidavit requirements for signature gathering efforts LANSING – After nearly three years of legal battles, Progress Michigan scored a major victory today before the Michigan…

New Poll: Michiganders Show Strong Support for Minimum Wage Bump, Abortion Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 14, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Show Strong Support for Minimum Wage Bump, Abortion Rights Monthly newsletter examines sentiment around January 6, along with several other issues MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter…

Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Responds to FOIA Request

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 6, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Responds to FOIA Request Progress Michigan is glad to see no criminal charge will be pursued in Helton case  MICHIGAN – In December 2021, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department filed a criminal complaint against Howell resident Kasey…