FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 14, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Why Exactly Did Senate Republicans Reject This Nominee? Former State Rep. Jon Hoadley rejected from university board position despite qualifications MICHIGAN – On Thursday, the Michigan Senate voted to reject Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s nomination of Jon Hoadley to serve on the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 11, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Abortion Rights, Whitmer Policies Popular Among Michigan Voters Polling shows support for governor’s infrastructure plan, tax cut vetoes MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of political…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan April 7, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Whitmer Takes Lead on Protecting Abortion Rights Governor Whitmer files a historic lawsuit to protect legal abortion rights under Michigan’s constitution MICHIGAN – Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer took historic action asking the Michigan State Supreme Court to overturn Michigan’s 1931 ban…
An overview of right-wing extremism in Michigan, including hate groups, militias, and anti-government groups that have recently made the news. The events of recent years, including the January 6, 2021, insurrection at our nation’s Capitol, and the alleged plot to kidnap and potentially execute Governor Gretchen Whitmer, have made it more apparent than ever that…
Gun violence has real policy solutions that Michigan voters support now. New polling from Progress Michigan demonstrates public approval of common-sense policy solutions to curb gun violence and keep Michiganders safe. The poll looked at issues such as firearm storage, increased investment in mental health services, funding for community violence intervention programs and extreme risk…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan March 10, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Want to See Justice Jackson Confirmed to SCOTUS Voters also made it clear they want investment in our communities, not corporate tax breaks MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 8, 2022 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Report: Right-Wing Extremism and the Plot to Kidnap Gov. Whitmer An overview of the 2020 plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer, radical right-wing extremism, and reckless Republican rhetoric MICHIGAN – A new report, compiled by Progress Michigan, provides not only an overview of…
March 8, 2022 Progress Michigan has compiled a breakdown of the alleged 2020 plot to kidnap and potentially execute Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This report also examines the environment in Michigan leading up to the plot’s inception and foiled execution, an environment that still exists today, rife with social media plagued by algorithms that radicalize people,…
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…
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…