Michiganders need and deserve elected officials who will fight for working families and work to secure a better future for people across the state. Michigan Republicans have the wrong priorities for Michigan. For decades, Michigan Republicans have put the needs of corporate cronies like the Michigan Chamber of Commerce over the health, safety, and success…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Monday, October 4, 2021 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Whitmer Vetoes Bills That Promoted ‘Big Lie’ Four election bills were simply aimed at voter suppression MICHIGAN – After Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed four anti-voter bills that originated from conspiracies about the November 2020 election, Lonnie Scott, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued…
September 26, 2021 A review of campaign finance disclosures reveals how the Michigan Republican Party has used an account intended only for non-election activities to funnel undisclosed donations into ballot initiative battles. This report shows known administrative account expenditures on ballot initiatives over the past decade, opposing collecting bargaining rights for workers and independent redistricting.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Monday, September 20, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org, (616) 916-0574 Enbridge: Polluting Our Great Lakes and Government Multinational fossil fuel corporation runs Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority ‘informational’ session on tunnel MICHIGAN – Progress Michigan is calling for transparency and accountability at the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA), the body…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan Thursday, September 16, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org, (616) 916-0574 Complaint: DTE, Bellino and Shirkey Violated Campaign Finance and Lobby Acts Progress Michigan files formal complaint over golf fees MICHIGAN – Today, Progress Michigan filed complaints with the State Bureau of Elections against Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, Rep. Joe Bellino, DTE Energy…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org, (616) 916-0574 Alma Welcomes Immigrants to Former Masonic Home Alma City Commission votes 4-2 for unity, not division MICHIGAN – In a sign of showing compassion for children seeking a better life in this country, the Alma City Commission voted 4-2 to rezone a former…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org ‘Building Back Rural Michigan’ Livestream Highlights Policy Agenda for Rural Communities Progress Michigan hosts discussion advocating policies to help rural communities thrive MICHIGAN – As part of its advocacy around the 2021 Rural Policy Action Report, Progress Michigan hosted a virtual discussion on Tuesday to talk about the challenges…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 14, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Livingston County Drain Commissioner: Following the Voting Rights Act is ‘Racist’ Response to FOIA request includes inaccurate and racist email regarding redistricting process MICHIGAN – An email sent from Brian Jonckheere, Livingston County Drain Commissioner, to Meghan Reckling, the chair of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan September 14, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org James Craig’s Law Enforcement Task Force ‘Thin Blurry Line’ Responses to FOIA requests raise questions about sheriffs using public resources for Craig’s campaign activity MICHIGAN – Following the announcement of former Detroit Police Chief James Craig’s Law Enforcement Action Team (LEAT), Progress…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan September 13, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Advocates Call on Communities to Support Educators, Counter Right-Wing Attacks Educators and students deserve safe classroom environments and truthful curricula MICHIGAN – As a group of right-wing parents in Clarkston attacks common-sense COVID safety protocols and pushes racist, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, Progress Michigan and…