Applications Due: Monday, February 8, 2021 Organizational Summary ProgressNow is a national network of affiliated state communications organizations focused on producing and delivering communications and earned media on behalf of the progressive community. Active in 25 states, ProgressNow state affiliates move to the rhythm of state politics while working around the 24-hour news cycle. We…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 29, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0572, sam@progresssmichigan.org EGLE’s Approval for Enbridge Tunnel Under Mackinac Straits a Disgrace Progress Michigan joins environmental advocates in calling for a full shutdown MICHIGAN – Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) delivered a striking blow to the environmental…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 28, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Mike Shirkey Reminds Everyone He’s Still a Sexist Creep Majority Leader’s latest comments about the governor are unacceptable MICHIGAN – Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey is once again the subject of widespread public criticism after making another sexist remark, this time about…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 27, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Whitmer Has the Right Priorities for Michigan SOTS speech is yet another example of strong leadership from the governor MICHIGAN – The following statement about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address can be attributed to Lonnie Scott, Executive…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 27, 2020 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Playing Political Games with School Aid a New Low for MIGOP Speaker Wentworth is gambling students’ well-being in a corrupt power play MICHIGAN – This week, House Speaker Jason Wentworth announced that Republican legislators will withhold $2.1 billion in funding for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from Progress Michigan January 21, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan Joins Calls for Resignation of County Commissioner Who Brandished Weapon During a Public Meeting MICHIGAN –– On Wednesday morning, Vice Chair of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Ron Clous got up and brandished an AR-style rifle during an online…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENews from Progress Michigan January 20, 2021 Contact: Sam Inglot, 616-916-0574, sam@progressmichigan.org Progress Michigan on Biden/Harris Inauguration MICHIGAN — Progress Michigan released the following statement from Executive Director Lonnie Scott regarding the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: “Today, along with folks across the country, we celebrate the return of empathy, kindness…
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…
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…
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.…