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Real FOIA Reform Ballot Initiative Planned by Progress Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan March 1, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Real FOIA Reform Ballot Initiative Planned by Progress Michigan Foot-dragging and half-measures have plagued quest for transparency for too long MICHIGAN — Year after year, FOIA reform is rolled out in the legislature only to go to Mike Shirkey’s Senate to die. The…

Hillsdale GOP Official in Infamous Shirkey Video Organized Buses to D.C. Insurrection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 19, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Hillsdale GOP Official in Infamous Shirkey Video Organized Buses to D.C. Insurrection Daren Wiseley, pictured next to Shirkey in now-infamous diner video, organized caravan to Jan. 6th insurrection MICHIGAN — While Mike Shirkey has rightfully grabbed headlines for his dangerous comments that were caught…

In May Speech, Shirkey Laid Pre-Cursor to D.C. Insurrection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 17, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org In May Speech, Shirkey Laid Pre-Cursor to D.C. Insurrection “I came here today with three weapons,” Senate Majority Leader told armed anti-Whitmer crowd in speech opening MICHIGAN –– Progress Michigan is calling attention to a speech that Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey…

#ShadyShirkey Campaign Aims To Hold Senate Majority Leader Accountable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan Political Action Fund February 12, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  #ShadyShirkey Campaign Aims To Hold Senate Majority Leader Accountable Pattern of bigoted comments and pandering to extremists makes it clear Shirkey has to go MICHIGAN – On Friday, the Progress Michigan Political Action Fund launched an accountability campaign targeting…

Michigan Donors Should Cut Ties with Shady Shirkey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 10, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  Michigan Donors Should Cut Ties with Shady Shirkey Shirkey’s latest comments prove once again that he’s not fit to lead MICHIGAN – On Wednesday morning, Progress Michigan Deputy Director Sam Inglot confronted Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey outside a fundraiser in downtown Lansing,…

The Call is Coming from Inside the House…and Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 9, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org  The Call is Coming from Inside the House…and Senate Report details how Michigan Republican leaders, including Sen. Mike Shirkey, fund and support right-wing extremism MICHIGAN — A story from the New York Times details how Sen. Mike Shirkey, MIGOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock, and other Republican…

Progressive Groups Challenge Petition Restrictions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan February 8, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progressive Groups Challenge Petition Restrictions MICHIGAN – Progressive group Progress Michigan, along with the League of Women Voters Michigan and Michiganders for Fair and Transparent Elections, filed a complaint on Monday challenging unconstitutional restrictions on signature gathering for petition drives.  “Michigan voters…

New Poll: Michiganders are Fed Up with the MIGOP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 5, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org New Poll: Michiganders are Fed Up with the MIGOP Monthly newsletter examines voter attitudes on COVID policies, political figures MICHIGAN – On Friday, Progress Michigan released the latest issue of Lake Effect, a recurring research newsletter that tracks voters’ views on various policy…

Statement on Sens. Stabenow and Peters’ Vote to Withhold COVID Relief from Undocumented Immigrants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 5, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Statement on Sens. Stabenow and Peters’ Vote to Withhold COVID Relief from Undocumented Immigrants MICHIGAN – Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted on the Young Amendment, to withhold COVID relief from undocumented immigrants. The following response can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, Executive Director…

Time for Senate Republicans to Get Over Their Fragile Egos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan February 3, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Time for Senate Republicans to Get Over Their Fragile Egos McBroom comment on feeling “emasculated” by the governor sparks intense secondhand embarrassment MICHIGAN – After the Senate voted to reject even more of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s political appointees for no legitimate reason,…