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Shirkey’s Latest Racist Comment is Reprehensible, Not Surprising

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 19, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Shirkey’s Latest Racist Comment is Reprehensible, Not Surprising Senate Majority Leader has a long history of insensitive remarks MICHIGAN – Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is once again in the news for making an offensive comment, this time a racist description of his experience…

Lawsuit Filed Over Wayne County Board of Canvassers FOIA Denial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 19, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Lawsuit Filed Over Wayne County Board of Canvassers FOIA Denial Board members were contacted, but never responded to FOIA request MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan filed a lawsuit today in the Wayne County Circuit Court seeking the disclosure of communications between Republican members of…

‘Militia Mike’ Shirkey Gave Messaging Advice to Right-Wing Militias

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 17, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org ‘Militia Mike’ Shirkey Gave Messaging Advice to Right-Wing Militias Progress Michigan calls out Shirkey for buddying up to dangerous extremists MICHIGAN — A month prior to a slew of arrests targeting right-wing militia members who allegedly planned to kidnap and kill Gov.…

Flint Charges are a Step Toward Healing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 14, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan Flint Charges are a Step Toward Healing Still a long way to go to repair the damage done to Flint residents MICHIGAN – This week, AG Dana Nessel announced that former Gov. Rick Snyder and other members of his administration will face…

Progress Michigan on Flint Water Crisis Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan  January 12, 2021  Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Executive Director Lonnie Scott released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Michigan Attorney General has filed charges against Snyder Administration officials for their role in the Flint Water Crisis: “It’s about damn time. Justice for the people of Flint…

Progress Michigan Demands Accountability from Corporate GOP Donors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan  January 11, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  Progress Michigan Demands Accountability from Corporate GOP Donors Those who funded right-wing attack on democracy should withdraw their campaign contributions  MICHIGAN –– Today, Progress Michigan identified prominent individuals and corporate PACs based in Michigan who have donated to elected officials responsible for…

Prohibiting Open Carry at MI State Capitol Not Enough

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  News from Progress Michigan  January 11, 2021  Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  Prohibiting Open Carry at MI State Capitol Not Enough Progress Michigan demands a complete weapons ban on Capitol grounds MICHIGAN — After the Michigan Capitol Commission decided today to prohibit the open carry of firearms in the state capitol, Progress Michigan blasted the…

Progress Michigan Slams GOP Inaction on COVID

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 8, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Slams GOP Inaction on COVID Michiganians are counting on COVID relief  MICHIGAN – As people across the state suffer the impacts of the COVID crisis, Michigan Republicans are blocking much-needed relief to try and pressure Gov. Whitmer. The following statement can…

MI Republicans Involved in Trump Rally, Election Lies Must Be Held Accountable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 7, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org MI Republicans Involved in Trump Rally, Election Lies Must Be Held Accountable Elected and Republicans Party officials need to resign or be removed from power MICHIGAN — In the wake of an attack by a white, right-wing mob on the U.S. Capitol building…

Progress Michigan Statement on Right-Wing Violence in D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 6, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Statement on Right-Wing Violence in D.C. Republicans who backed Trump’s lies about election, fueling violence, must resign MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan is calling for the resignation of Congressional representatives who gave fuel to Donald Trump’s attempts to bulldoze over democracy and…