FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 25, 2022 Progress Michigan Statement of Support for Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson MICHIGAN – Following President Joe Biden’s historic nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U. S. Supreme Court, progressive advocates in Michigan and across the country are speaking up to show their…
A summary of the events leading up to and following the 2020 election, and why they matter for Michigan voters today and in the future. With so much happening all the time, it’s hard to remember what happened last week much less last year. But as we head into another election season, we can’t let…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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,…
Progress Michigan is issuing a correction for this report. Please see the statement below from Progress Michigan Executive Director Lonnie Scott:“It has come to our attention that we erred in our initial research and we’ve been informed that Rep. Joe Bellino, who has faced recent criticism over his own campaign finance issues, is the actual…
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…
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…