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Senate Oversight Report Confirms the Obvious

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Senate Oversight Report Confirms the Obvious MICHIGAN – After a report from the Senate Oversight Committee found no evidence of fraud during the November 2020 election, Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan issued the following statement:  “Of course, the…

Progress Michigan on MRP “Fraudit”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan June 18, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on MRP “Fraudit” MICHIGAN – The Michigan Republican Party and their army of conspiracy theorists are calling for another audit of the November 2020 election. In response Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan released the following statement:  “Rudy Giuliani and…

Thank You, Governor Whitmer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 17, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott,  lonnie@progressmichigan.org Thank You, Governor Whitmer Governor’s leadership saved thousands of lives throughout this pandemic MICHIGAN – On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan will fully reopen on June 22. The following response can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress…

‘Transparency Reform’ Passed by House is Just an Illusion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 9, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574,  sam@progressmichigan.org ‘Transparency Reform’ Passed by House is Just an Illusion Financial disclosure bills fall well short of real disclosure MICHIGAN – After news that the Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan set of financial disclosure bills, transparency advocates are calling…

New Poll: Michiganders Don’t Want to See Voting Rights Rolled Back

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan June 7, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders Don’t Want to See Voting Rights Rolled Back Monthly newsletter examines opinions on election laws MICHIGAN – On Monday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion in…

Questions Remain Around Republican Ties to Militia and Insurrection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan & MI People’s Campaign June 3, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Questions Remain Around Republican Ties to Militia and Insurrection Current lack of federal investigation does not mean MIGOP officials should escape scrutiny MICHIGAN – Today on a virtual press call, Progress Michigan and the Michigan People’s…

These are the Top 30 Corporate Donors to Senate Republicans

As Michigan Senate Republicans continue to pass anti-voter legislation, local business leaders have spoken out to criticize these efforts to silence the voice of Michigan voters. But many of them and their corporations have financially supported and are likely to continue to financially support the very Republicans who are working to restrict our access to the polls.  According to the…

14 Organizations Call for Improved Financial Disclosure Policies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Multiple Organizations May 18, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Organizations Call for Improved Financial Disclosure Policies HB 4680-4686 are not the financial disclosure we need Lansing – On Tuesday, a group of 14 organizations who support government ethics and transparency released the following joint statement about HB 4680-4686, which…