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Can the people of Michigan trust Mary Kelly?

The Michigan Supreme Court is a critical arm of Michigan’s government. Justices should act based on the law, not their own personal agendas.  Mary Kelly is a Michigan Supreme Court Candidate and we have some questions. Questions about Nepotism Last year, Kelly was hired by the St. Clair County Circuit Court to serve as guardian…

But His Emails! Progress Michigan Wins Unanimous Decision over Schuette at Supreme Court!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 27, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org But His Emails! Progress Michigan Wins Unanimous Decision over Schuette at Supreme Court! Michigan Supreme Court delivers a long-awaited win for transparency MICHIGAN – On Monday, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Progress Michigan’s favor in a case regarding the email practices of…

Progress Michigan Celebrates Failure of Anti-Choice Petition Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 21, 2020 Contact: Lonnie Scott, lonnie@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Celebrates Failure of Anti-Choice Petition Drive Meant to ban dilation and evacuation abortions in Michigan, Right to Life falls short LANSING – The following statement may be attributed to Lonnie Scott executive director of Progress Michigan.   “Right to Life…

Chair of Michigan Civil Service Commission Lives in Illinois?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 9, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Chair of Michigan Civil Service Commission Lives in Illinois? MI Civil Service Commission Chair Janet McClelland recently sold Michigan home, appears to have moved to Illinois MICHIGAN — According to publicly-available information, it looks like Michigan Civil Service Commission Chair…

Nessel, Whitmer Are Right to Challenge DeVos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 7, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Nessel, Whitmer Are Right to Challenge DeVos Progress Michigan slams proposed CARES Act Rule MICHIGAN – On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit opposing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s efforts to divert funding meant to help…

New Poll Tracks Attitudes on Police Reform and Michigan Officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan July 1, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll Tracks Attitudes on Police Reform and Michigan Officials Michigan voters approve of police reforms and Gov. Whitmer MICHIGAN – On Wednesday, Progress Michigan and Public Policy Polling released the latest version of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public…

Progress Michigan Applauds Whitmer Administration Police Reform Proposals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 29, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Applauds Whitmer Administration Police Reform Proposals Calls reform proposals a step in the right direction LANSING – Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced new reforms to the way police will conduct their day to day work, including banning chokeholds and…

New Poll Examines Attitudes about Police Brutality, COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan June 1, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll Examines Attitudes about Police Brutality, COVID-19 Voters worry about police brutality, continue to support Gov. Whitmer’s COVID response and support vote by mail MICHIGAN – This week, Progress Michigan and Public Policy Polling published the latest edition of Lake Effect, a…