FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations November 18, 2021 Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org Rural Michigan Advocates Urge Passage of Build Back Better Act Critical investment in the American people will put all Michiganders on path to prosperity MICHIGAN –– Multiple advocates, activists and organizations who are dedicated to promoting progress in rural Michigan communities are urging…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan November 17, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Open Letter: Faith Leaders Speak Out on Secure MI Vote Petition Clergy and faith leaders sign onto letter raising concerns about impact of Secure MI Vote MICHIGAN – Over 60 faith leaders and clergy from across Michigan signed on to an open…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 15, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Right Wing Groups in Michigan Spread Line 5 Misinformation Michigan Freedom Fund and friends use Enbridge talking points, imperiling our Great Lakes MICHIGAN – Rather than advocating for homegrown energy right here in Michigan or protecting the health of our Great Lakes,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan November 10, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Report: Republican Ballot Initiative Could Eliminate 20 Percent of MI Polling Places An analysis of 2020 polling location data and interviews with local election clerks show the petition could affect hundreds of donated religious spaces used as polling places MICHIGAN…
November 10, 2021 How a Republican ballot initiative could eliminate 20 percent of Michigan polling places by prohibiting the use of donated spaces: an analysis of religious spaces used as polling places in the 2020 election. This report includes an outline of how communities across the state could be affected and the challenges this would…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan November 5, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Michiganders Continue to Support Voting Rights, Stand with Workers Latest pollings finds strong support for striking workers, opposition to anti-voter initiatives MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest issue of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks Michigan voters’…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Applauds Introduction of Pro-Voter Bills MI House Dems package would expand voter rights and freedoms MICHIGAN – Today, Michigan House Democrats introduced a pro-voter bill package that would protect voters’ voices and modernize our elections. Voting rights advocates are…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations Friday, October 29, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Orgs Applaud Whitmer’s Veto of Anti-Voter Bills Senate Bill 303, Secure MI Vote ballot initiative perpetuate “Big Lie,” aim to make voting harder LANSING – A number of organizations issued statements today applauding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for protecting voting rights…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan October 29, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Scores Legal Victory in Court of Appeals MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan scored a major victory today against unnecessary restrictions on ballot initiative campaigns pushed through by Republicans in 2018. Since 2020, Progress Michigan and other organizations have been waging…
October 26, 2021 Spending millions, filing lawsuits, spreading misinformation, and telling lies: how Michigan Republicans and right-wing groups have fought the historic effort to bring transparency and fairness to our state through an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. They have opposed and continue to oppose independent redistricting, nonpartisan maps, and an equal voice for all voters.…