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New Poll: Michiganders Support Gun Safety Laws
A new poll released by End Gun Violence Michigan in collaboration with Progress Michigan and Public Policy Polling revealed ongoing majority support for Michigan’s new gun safety laws, with 70% of Michigan voters agreeing that the laws should remain on the books.
Dearborn Islamophobic Protests Must Spur Rejection of Divisive Rhetoric and Bigotry
In response to the Islamophobic protests that happened in Dearborn on August 18, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement.
Michiganders Celebrate Farm Bill’s Defeat in Senate Ag Committee
In response to the news that the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the GOP-led farm bill, Michiganders are expressing their opposition to the bill and support for Senator Elissa Slotkin after voting no. Organizations are advocating to members of Congress that no farm bill is better than passing the current version legislators are considering into law.
Planned Parenthood’s Closures are a Policy Failure.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 31, 2026 Contact: Justin Mendoza, justin@progressmichigan.org Planned Parenthood’s Closures are a Policy Failure. MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Planned Parenthood of Michigan announced the closure of three more health centers in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren, a direct result of lawmakers’ decisions to cut their funding. he following statement…
We’re calling Bullshit on Trump’s Speech tonight
President Trump is planning to give a national, primetime address on Thursday night about election integrity and specifically the 2020 election.
New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan July 13, 2026 Contact: Justin Mendoza, justin@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials The practice of denying or approving health insurance claims using AI tools is deeply unpopular across the political spectrum MICHIGAN – In recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with…
New Poll: Michiganders Support Universal Health Care
Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that Michiganders overall are supportive of a universal, single-payer health care system.
State Budget Framework Details Remain to Be Seen
In response to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall’s announcement that a framework has been reached with the governor and Senate on a state budget, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:
Jim DeSana’s Disgusting Comments Deserve Condemnation from House Leadership
State Representative Jim DeSana was caught on hot mic, and House Republican leadership needs to take swift action to hold him accountable for his abhorrent statements.